The Dark Realmz
IC Central [RPG ONLY] => "Ayenee Nexus: Where Imagination Knows No Bounds => RP Archives 2005-2019 => Topic started by: Karate McNaughty on January 13, 2009, 07:29:16 PM
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The power of the King could be felt almost everywhere. King Calder stood from his crystal throne. He threw on the clothing of an average wanderer. The real Calder was far different from the one portrayed in the dream. The real Calder would appear to be nothing more than a humanoid mage. Calder allowed himself to rift in the same manner as the wolf rifted the two men. The King met the wolf right at the entrance of the mists.
Reita tensed immediately. He reached over and grabbed Adio's hand. "Oh..he's here.." Reita muttered. Reita pressed a hand against his forehead. "Uh..I have a headache." He whispered. The wolf gently tugged against Reita's jacket.
Calder smiled. "Greetings. How nice it is to finally meet you both."
Reita muttered something that sounded like a greeting. It also sounded like it could have been a string of curse words, too.
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[align=center]Eyes shifted up toward the king as he made an entrance,he'd jump slightly as Reita grabbed his hand..He looked over.
"It'll be alright Reita-kun.''
He whispered Gently to Reita looking down as the wolf tugged on Reita's jacket before he himself would look around the area..The trip through the village had stirred so many bad memories and the people still hated him there.[/align]
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Calder smiled slightly in greeting. "I suppose we'll be on our way. Faelan, you have done well. If you wish to leave to join your pack, you may."
Faelan lowered his head. "If you ever need anything, you know who to call, King." He said before trotting off.
Calder made a motion with his hand. "Shall we? Oh, you must be Satoh Reita...and Adio. I trust that Faelan has found you both well." He tilted his head, then motioned for the two men to follow him.
Reita frowned. "Yes. I should be fine. I hope. Do you think we can fix the village?" He asked softly. He was trying to keep his mind from the sharpening headache.
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[align=center]Adio followed the king along with Reita as the wolf left Reita spoke,Adio's ambers eyes going to him as he listened.
"Theres no way to fix those kinds of people..When this is all done with,and your safe I'll tell you the whole story..alright Reita-kun?''
He said with a smile then spoke to the king making sure he'd give a responce so he wouldn't sound rude.
"Yes sir he found us quite easily.''[/align]
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"What is peaceful is actually full of turmoil." Calder's voice was flat and monotone. "I hope that we do not find any interruptions. I have my doubts that we will." He gestured with his staff towards a grouping of mountains. "When the sun sets or rises, that is the only time that we can travel extremely quickly towards the castle. The castle is just over those mountains."
Reita frowned. "I'm sorry to hear that." He mumbled. The pain was charging through his brain, then stopping at the base of his neck.
Calder turned towards Reita. "I must warn you, that this is a land devoted to Order and Reason. I know you must be in pain, but I cannot heal you until we get to the castle. I wish I could be more hospitable, but even I have my limitations."
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Adio looked at Reita with a worried expression,seemingly rather quiet now he didn't talk unless he was spoken to..looking back toward Calder he'd sigh some and look off to the side now wrapping his wings around him,claws gripping at the wing as to share some form of a security blanket with himself.
Amber eyes peered out over the clearing,he felt uncomfortable here for what reason he'd never know or ask of but to some look he seemed tired his eyes themselves seeming strained..He remained quiet as he stood by Calder and Reita.
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Calder sighed softly. "So, tell me a bit about yourselves. How did you meet? I think I've heard of you. You're in a band right?"
Calder wasn't exactly the most worldly person, but that's not to say that he was born under a rock. Or that he had never travelled.
Reita smiled. "The Cold. Yes, we are in a band. I don't remember exactly how we met. I remember, sitting there, trying out for the band. I knew that I would get my position. I sat outside, listening to everyone else play, but no one had the skills or the ability to adapt like I have. That is when I met Adio. Everytime I saw him, I had to look away. I would become some fumbling sort of idiot with the guitar."
Reita glanced at Adio, despite the pain that he had held. "When I saw him, I thought he was cute. Cute in the way that high school boys are attracted to the hot cheerleaders. But, this was just..all preliminary."
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Adio looked up and to Reita as he spoke,when Reita would look at Adio,he'd imediantly blush badly and smile some.
"It was such a hectic day that day but we were all trying to make the best of it Gabriel and I had just welcomed in our two other members Gabriel and Darius..Our Drummer and our bass player..We were trying to let them get in on how we'd pick out the last person and to understand that it was more so how the person treated their instrument when they played..Like with Gabriel he got into his drumming and it wasn't choppy,very smooth and to the point and to what he had him play to,basically me on my violin and Darius on his bass and it worked nicely,we knew we needed another guitarist though since I was more inclined to play my violin with the others then my own guitar..With Darius I had to play solo with him since we had just been starting out..And so with him I sang and it worked nicely so he became a member too..''
He'd look down with a smile.
"Then Reita-kun came in the next day,we thought we'd be put up without a guitarist but he started playing..It was like poetry in motion the trueness of how to treat his instrument as a part of his body when he played he looked so beautiful when he danced with his guitar I imediantly fell for him but it took us both a while before we actully confessed our feelings for eachother.''
Adio would blush a slightly surprised look on his face as his violin gave off a rather happy sound..He had never heard the violin play such a sweet tune...
"He was the piece to my puzzle,my true happiness and to think I had found someone with the same talents in instruments as I did,I didn't think anyone else had that sort of ability..Reita-kun is so accepting of me..he's been there when other's wouldn't and bared through alot with me since I came back after loosing my memories from god knows what..He's helped me alot and I love him with all my heart,I couldn't ask for anymore.''
He looked up at Reita still blushing badly.[/align]
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Reita laughed. "What about you, King? Tell us something about yourself."
Calder paused for a moment. "Well, my name is Calder. I've been ruling here for about 20 years now."
Strange, Reita thought. He doesn't look much older than 20.
Calder laughed. "I'm a fae. I'm old. Well, actually, by the standards of this place, I'm still considered a teenage boy. I used to be married..to the most heavenly fae in this realm, which, by the way, you are no longer in the realm you were in before. Recently, this realm was torn apart in a war. We are in a fragile period of peace, being governed by the God of Medicine and Light."
Reita smirked. He grabbed Adio's hand. "What is it that you were fighting?"
"They are called The Host. They are foul creatures that can use mind control and manipulate others. Plus, they have tentacles and so far, only one of my court has found that out for himself."
Reita's face paled at Calder's explanation.
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[align=center]Adio giggled softly then blinked as Reita grabbed his hand he blushed still giving Reita's hand a light squeeze before listening to what Calder had to say..Only twenty,it didn't really surprise him he didn't seem very human to some point to begin with..Eyes moved looking at Reita as the monsters were mentioned.
"Reita-kun are you alright,have you heard of these things before?''
He asked with a light cant of his head.[/align]
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Reita nodded. "Yes, I've heard of them. I've never seen one of them." He sighed, then turned towards Adio. "If there's one thing that I have a problem with, it's being probed by tentacles..in the not-so-feel-good-way."
Calder huffed. "Tell me about it. I was this close." He held up his fingers together to measure exactly how close he was. "I was lucky to be saved. After the Queen was killed, they came demanding that I give them an artifact that I don't have. But, luckily, a dragon on a different realm had the artifact and that saved me. They didn't want the God of Medicine and Light to find it. They wanted to keep it hidden. As long as the artifact was hidden, they'd be able to run amok, raping and pillaging as they do best."
Reita laid his head on Adio's shoulder. He closed his eyes slowly for a moment, then opened his eyes once more. The world was beginning to blur. "I..I.." He opened his mouth to say something more. "I am so glad that you are here, Adio."
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[align=center] Adio used his free hand to stroke Reita's head gently,his claws gently raking through his soft hair as he listened.
"A tentacle beast,akward..Do they pose a threat to us at all Calder?''
He asked before Reita blurted out that he was glad Adio was there.
"Of course id be here,I told you I wouldnt just let you do this alone,Ill do anything for you.''
He smiled faintly..before he questioned.
"Reita are you feeling okay besides well..Um what your supposed to be feeling I guess?''
He blushed slightly embarrassed to be at a loss of words..Adio's features still seemed to be strained,small specs of neon green showing up in his amber eyes his stigma possibly acting up slightly.[/align]
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Calder turned his head towards Adio. His voice grew very serious. "Keep him awake. He must be awake for the ritual. This..land is causing him pain because this entire realm is mostly ruled by Order, with the exception of those tentacle monsters. They are still here and the danger is still real, but it's quite a bit of a lesser threat."
Reita closed his eyes once more. His head felt like it was going to explode. He placed a hand to his forehead. Calder began to walk, through the trees. Reita stumbled after Calder.
"I don't want to sleep." He said in a shaky voice, after the King. "If I sleep, I'll miss..everything." He muttered. Reita was beginning to behave like someone who had the flu. "It's all getting blurry." He stated.
Calder paused, then turned around to face the couple. His eyes moved towards Adio.
"That taint is deep. So deep that even I can feel it." Calder frowned. "Are you ready?"
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Adio followed after Reita quickly after Calder's words Hands seizing Reita by the wrists from behind he'd draw them back and out stopping Reita steadying him no dought.
"Calm down,you'll trip and hurt yourself the way your walking trust me you wont miss anything just keep yourself awake even if it means going through all of your memories just for the mere visual stimulation of it..Just stay up Reita-kun.''
He helped Reita follow along behind Calder his arm easily keeping ahold of Reita's forearm to make sure he wouldn't fall and hurt himself somehow..Amber eyes looked up at Calder his own stale normal serious look surfacing.
"Yes,lets get this started.''
The small flecks of neon green in his eyes seemed to be spreading out more but at a rather slow pace the green highlighted by his pale white skin..His breathing had become ragged but he pressed on,he wouldn't let the stigma slow him down..[/align]
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Reita just muttered something. He took a deep breath and closed his eyes. Doing exactly what he was told, he remembered.
Gabriel was the last to leave him. Gabriel had his doubts that Adio would return, mostly because it had been years. Reita wanted to hold out, but after being called a child, he was silenced for about a month. That hurt him, beyond words. Reita grew secluded, even more so than before.
He remembered one night. He was high, and so obviously so that he couldn't even speak. He laid on his back, staring up at the sky. He wondered when the band would be reunited.
Reita was snapped back, when Calder had paused to look up at the sky. "You are in luck. It will be an hour before the sun sets. We can't make much progress walking, but we'll be able to travel easier once the sun begins to set."
Just an hour of this agony...?
Reita turned towards Adio, then he smiled. "Adio, remember the one time I saw Darius making fun of you?...I got so angry.." He laughed.
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[align=center]As they had walked on Adio had begun singing to himself trying to remember the diffrent songs the band had sang before he had disapeared,one song had struck a cord the lyrics flooding back into his memory he sang it to himself to pass the time as they walked,a hand still keeping Reita up from falling.
''The pure love song sung in the month of April,
smelling sweetly of the Spring breeze...
introverted, I'm a shut-in, my reserve is my only redeeming quality.
but I'm not lonely, not at all, so don't concern yourself.
my poor taste in peeping at the same sex, so much fun,
I can hardly contain myself.''
He stopped as Calder spoke he nodded somewhat possibly having zoned out alittle bit during the walk,he looked at Reita as he was spoken to now,his amber eyes more prominent due to the small amounts of neon green in them.
"Yes I remember,Darius had his rather unsettling quirks about him,not to mention always having a cloth over his face..I don't think he liked his jawline or something..I had to stop you two from ending up literarly off stage by pulling down Darius' face cloth..He got so mad.''
Adio giggled gently.
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Reita smiled. "Oh, he shouldn't have said those things. That's when I knew that I was in love with you. He said things about you and me..and I got so angry that, yes, I did try to rip that stupid thing from his face. He later apologized. Did he ever apologize to you?"
Calder seemed to delight in hearing Reita speak. It was a sign that Reita was staying awake and lucid. Calder's hand wandered across the staff he carried idly.
"Gabriel had to sit us both down and practically tape our mouths shut so he could talk some sense into us. That night, though, Darius and I went out. He got drunk, then he left. I was left alone with a group of fangirls hanging all over me. I saw you later and I smelled like women..perfume.."
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[align=center]Adio kept along with Reita as he spoke Adio would continue listening nodding lightly to Reita's words.
"Yes,he stayed behind after one of the concerts,that's probably when you saw me..He had stayed back to apologize to me..It was the first time anyone had stood up for me like you did..sure Gabriel did but his was more on the lines of that brotherly protection rather then what me and you had for each other,I was so shocked that night you actully stood up for me..I didn't know what to think I sat there for a second and then I broke it up so you guys wouldn't get hurt.''
He paused.
"And there was like..five fangirls backstage watching us fight I really didn't want to give that sort of fanservice out.''
He giggeled somewhat.
"I saw you that night too..I remember..''
He blinked slightly shocked he was remembering this much without having a painful attack of headaches.
"I saw you around all those girls,I didn't want to tell you my feelings that night because I thought well..with all the girls..you get the point.''
Blushing badly he'd look off to the side.[/align]
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Reita closed his eyes slowly. The pain had dulled, mostly because he wasn't thinking of it. Pain was all in the mind. He'd read that somewhere.
"Darius has always struck me as a little off. He can be moody sometimes." Reita closed one eye.
Calder smiled. "It sounds like you guys were popular. I wish I could have seen you in concert. I've heard your music. I had to travel to get the God of Light out of his prison. It was difficult, but I remember hearing a lot about you. It's too bad that I couldn't stay. The God of Light knows who you are. He is also the God of Inspiration, as well. Here, we have five Gods. All of them are different, of course. Usually all five of them would be around, but only the God of Light has shown up."
Reita's eyes squeezed shut. "It's all in my mind.." He whispered. "Those girls didn't have anything on you, Adio." He whispered. "Have you ever had a psycho fan before?" He rose an eyebrow, then opened his eyes.
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[align=center]They walked along together still Reita continuing to speak,Adio continuing to listen.
"Yeah,Darius was always really moody like you said,wonder if he's changed ever since he adopted that daughter of his..''
He shrugged lightly..then giggled.
"Ever have a fan try and rip a piercing off your body?..I had one try and rip my lip rings off when I came back I didn't have the slightest clue why she was so crazed she kept going Răceală!...Răceală!..Which then later I remembered was the Romanian word for cold..then I got all my memories from the band back,well the basic ones Im getting more back now too,awkwardly enough without a splitting headache.''
It seemed Adio had some form of a Romanian background and no dought Japanese as well.[/align]
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Reita shook his head. "Good grief. I thought these girls were going to pull the earrings out of my ears. I had no idea that we caused so much excitement." He then laughed. "But it's of no surprise to me." Reita was famous for being a freak onstage. That was his persona.
"So, I miss those concerts. I hear that Darius has mellowed out a bit. He visited me once since he adopted his daughter. She's cute, baby cute. Of course, she was a baby when I saw her. Now she would be...ohhh..eight." He sighed. "Darius lives for that girl. I'm glad to see that he's finally taken some responsibilty with his life."
Calder sighed. "Children are a life changing force." He said suddenly. "One moment, you're just some bachelor, doing crazy stuff. Next moment, you're sitting at home with the mother and child. I don't have children, but it's something that my father would emphasize to me. How I sucked the life out of him." Calder sounded a bit bitter.
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Adio laughed gently.
"My mother and father were from two totaly diffrent cultures..my mother was Japanese while my father was Romanian..Father met her on a trip to Osaka with some of his friends,to put it bluntly his friends went back without him..''
He smirked then looked at Calder.
"Not a very supporting father i take it?''
He asked simply out of curiosity.
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Calder sighed. "My father was very over-bearing. He never..approved of my un-conventional methods. He was very..exclusive with his diplomatic dealings. If my father were still around, I would be condemned for talking with you. My father died naturally of old age. My mother is still alive. She was supportive, but smothering."
Reita frowned. "I don't remember much about my parents. My dad raised me. He's from Japan. I grew up in a temple. My dad had devoted himself to Buddha when I was born. He told me he was convinced that he'd never have children, then I was born. He brought me into the temple and I was raised by all of the monks. Weird, huh?"
Reita never told anyone about his childhood.
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[align=center]Adio blinked lightly.
"My father was..''
He paused for a second.
"My mom was.''
He frowned,he couldn't remember how they were really or anything he did with them.
"They..they were wonderful people.''
He tryed to cover up his blankness on his own parents..He looked to Calder trying to change the subject.
"Mind telling us alittle about what's ahead?''[/align]
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Calder smiled slightly. "Once we can actually get to the castle, you'll see that the castle is in disrepair. It's not going to be nearly as pristine as it was in your dream vision. Pardon me for that. It seems that the war has torn much from the castle. It is currently under construction, though. The amount of power that goes into the construction of that castle is amazing."
He shook his head sadly. "Sometimes I wish that things went differently. As far as the war goes. I'm sure that The Host will be back, looking for the Sword or the Spear. Neither of which I have in my possession. Then we will go to war again. It's sad really. Already I'm so used to warfare."
They passed the first sign of the war that had occured. A portion of the forest was flattened literally. Splinters of wood littered the trail.
"Please, mind your step." Calder warned.
Reita was careful, glancing down at the ground. Once they reentered the foliage, the trees held rings where they had been scorched.
"I will take you to the beach to do the ritual."
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Adio's eyes widened lightly as they came to the demolished clearing..Trees demolished or non-existent,bushes scorched and leafless..Hands twitched before eyes flooded fully with the neon-green from his stigma.
"..H..How could people do this to plants..to trees..my..m..my god..''
His breathing was ragged,the hand holding Reita up was twitching idly as neon green orbs looked about the destruction,Adio..having being someone who cared for his garden since mere seeds and a few rose bushes had grown quite fond of plants,the only thing he had for friends when he was alone...The bruise on Adio's left arm had begun to bleed the blood smelling rather akward..Adio was glad it wasn't the arm he was holding Reita up with..The blood ran down his arm dripping on the ground nearly eating through the dirt itself..Adio seemed to be blocking out the pain or didn't even notice it.[/align]
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Calder spun around to face Adio. He frowned. "This is a weak spot for us." He said simply. "This is where The Host found me. I cannot make trees grow back. The Prince who can fix this has gone missing. He's been missing for quite a while. Please, let's go." He walked over to Adio. He held Adio's arm, gently pulling Adio with him.
Blood from Adio's arm began to drip on Calder's white clothing. He didn't seem to care. "We need to leave." He said urgently.
Reita felt the world spin, then steady itself. He frowned, pressing a hand to his lips. Reita took off, running towards the edge of the burnt trees.
"Oh, damn it.." Calder grumbled. He sighed. "This will be fixed. There is more destruction to be seen."
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[align=center]Adio looked at Calder,his pupils mere slits to what they had been..Adio had never seen true war and what it did to the world,what it did to it's people..It was dumbfounding..Eyes glanced down seeing his blood hitting calder's clothing...He could smell the cloth burning.
"..god,Dont let that get on your skin.''
He warned before he saw Reita run off..He pulled away from Calder easily his strength seemingly enhanced when the stigma was screwing with his body..Breathing ragged it seemed as though he had been running for miles but the running hadn't bothered him..
"Reita..Reita?!"
He called after him trying to catch up with him a pounding pain running up his arm now.[/align]
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Reita had reached the edge of the burnt trees. The rest of the trees appeared normal now. Reita was off to the side, heaving and gagging. His eyes were squeezed shut. He was kneeling on the ground, on all fours.
"Oh, goodness. This is torture. This isn't natural!" Reita gasped. He pressed a hand against his chest.
Calder jogged, to catch up with the pair. He glanced up at the sun. "Fifteen minutes." He muttered. The smell of his clothing didn't really bother him. He was concerned about whatever magic coursed through Adio's body. Would it cause the ritual to backfire?
Reita's eyes squeezed shut. "It feels like everything inside of me is trying to get out and the only thing blocking it is my flesh. Oh, goodness." He glanced at Adio.
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[align=center]Adio caught up with Reita now Kneeling down infront of him he'd run his hand down Reita's cheek,he'd hug Reita but with the bruise bleeding he didn't want to risk getting blood on Reita...
"Please,it'll be over soon youll be alright don't worry just try and block it out the best you can Reita kun.''
He'd look at Calder noticing the questioning appearance.
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"It's an immune deficiency disease..But more pronounced..I don't bleed anywhere except where the bruise is on my arm as im sure you found out..Don't let the blood get on your skin whatever you do..If I start acting weird just try not to provoke me or anything..Mine isn't as bad as the Allivitiar woman's but I can still be a handful if it decides to screw with me more..and here.''
He reached into his pocket handing Calder a cloth to whipe the blood off the arm that was bleeding seemed to be having muscle spasms causing the flesh to twitch and move like worms lived under his skin..He bent the arm the pain rather uncomfortable but nothing new to him...He turned his attention back to Reita.
"Reita please calm down you can't let this get to you..you gotta go threw with this..''
Even with his own pain and the mental hallucinations or trauma it would cause later Adio seemed to keep himself pretty calm for the most part.[/align]
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Reita paused. "I'm not going to give up. I just need rest." Reita sounded out of breath. He glanced at Calder who was wiping away blood from Adio's arm. Calder was watching him curiously. "I need to rest and I need to kill that guy." Reita pointed towards Calder, gesturing with his head.
"Everything inside of me is telling me to do it. I don't know why, but you can thank Cybil Allivitiar." Reita closed his eyes. "But at the same time, I don't want to kill him because I want to get rid of that stupid voice."
Calder bit down on his lower lip. "Allivitiar..there's something wrong with them." He chuckled.
"I want to help both of you." Calder said bluntly. "I want to use whatever resources that I can."
Reita pressed a hand to his head. "I appreciate it. I'd also appreciate strangling you, but I don't want that to happen."
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[align=center]Adio blinked slightly at Reita's quickly changing demeanor..He glanced back at Calder he blinked.
"Hey be careful,I gave you that cloth to get the blood off your cloths,don't worry about me..the thought is nice of you but really dont concern yourself it's just blood.''
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He looked back at Reita neon green eyes scanning him over somewhat as if he couldn't believe what he was hearing.
"Hey,hurting anyone wont help anything just calm down alright.''
The arm he lent on that bled twitched and gave out on him he caught himself putting pressure up on the arm which was now bent..He cursed softly under his breath and forced himself back up...He sat back and reached into his pocket pulling out what seemed to be a red hard candy,two of them in his hand he unwrapped one and put it in his mouth and unwrapped the other.
"Here,it's got a numbing agent in it it'll help you some at least,it's made out of sugared blood and an aspirin agent,stronger though..nothing bad.''
He held the small hard-candy out to Reita.[/align]
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Calder was worried. He glanced at Reita. "It's the beast..the beast is reacting to the magic in this area." Calder took a step back. The blood had burnt a hole into his robe and that concerned him. He took a cloth of his own and began to dab at the blood.
Reita glanced at Adio. He stood, then grabbed the candy. He popped the candy into his mouth. The candy was sweet and he was beginning to relax. He glared at Calder. One fist clenched and unclenched methodically. Reita appeared to be scheming.
Calder rose a hand. "Stop this now, beast." He said softly. He looked up at the sky. "Adio, I'm sorry. I may have to restrain Reita." He said sadly. "Five minutes."
Reita shook his head. "I'm fighting it, King." Reita said quietly.
"I know." He smiled. He was silent, staring upwards towards the sky. The sunset was casting the forest into shadows. "We should be able to travel now. Are you ready?" He held out his right hand, palm facing the sky. "Place your hands over mine."
Reita obeyed, then glanced at Adio.
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[align=center]Adio watched Reita carefully,his pain had come down alittle bit but the nagging ache that ran up his arm at times was rather uncomfortable not to mention he was starting to hallucinate,his expression would match someone who was starting to get the flu,his eyes strained his breathing ragged his lips slightly parted the feeling of the stigma slowly creeping up on him physically was exhausting and mentally aching..
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Your weak,useless..a monster!..You don't deserve to live!
Adio glanced up he was face to face with the village again his body tied to a large wide wooden stake..people hitting him with rocks...whipping him..calling him names..Pain..over and over and over..
"We should be able to travel now. Are you ready?"
Adio looked up a glazed over distant look in his eyes the hallucination vanished.
"uh..yeah..lets go.''
He said and walked over to Calder placing his hand ontop of Calder's as he was asked to..He stared at the ground not looking up.[/align]
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Calder nodded. He gestured with his staff and a portal opened beneath the men. They fell through the portal. Reita let out a startled cry as he felt the ground become nothingness beneath his feet. Calder gasped as well. It was as though Calder didn't expect the suddenness ofhis own action.
Once they arrived in the castle, they fell through a portal in the wall. Calder hit the ground first and Reita fell on top of Calder. Calder grunted, then cursed under his breath. The throne room was empty and as Calder had said, the room was in much disrepair. Scaffolding lined the walls which held scorch marks and one held holes where bolts had secured something to the wall.
Reita got off Calder and stood. He looked around him, confused. "You were in pain here." He said softly.
Calder didn't say anything. He just brushed himself off and stood. "Don't worry about it." Reita wandered across the room from the group. This room was massive and appeared empty with the exception of Calder's throne.
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[align=center]Adio fell next oddly enough he landed on his feet,to some point the stigma was a grateful thing it enhanced the senses and Adio's already inhuman powers or Ability..His head was down before neon green eyes eased up slowly,watching Reita walk to the other end of the room he'd look at Calder next before going to follow Reita but as he took a step forward,the the next.
He crumbled to the floor.
he'd let out a gasp the fall knocking the wind out of him..He'd lay there for a moment before he'd try and force himself up.
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"..Im not weak..im not useless..shut up.''
He'd mutter out loud the same hallucination playing over in front of him the people in his hallucination were all the villagers,they even replied it was an odd thing the stigma how it worked the mind out,enhanced the ability of it's host but yet caused such extreme pain..yet it never killed them..it may have been a disease but it was a disease that needed it's host to live...Adio stayed there hunched over on the ground his hands holding him up his breathing still very ragged caused his chest to move up and down in spasmatic shifts almost like it seemed he was silently laughing when in truth the pain was really rendering his lungs to be less effective..Along with this pain anything he felt in the hallucination was made real...
"Im not a monster,I didn't do it!"
His voice weak,gnarled..He didn't move.[/align]
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Calder gasped. He knelt down next to Adio. Reita walked over to Adio, holding a chain in his hands. He set the chain down on the floor and pressed a hand to Adio's back. "Adio..Adio, love." Reita said sweetly.
Reita leaned in and kissed Adio on his cheek. He frowned. "Adio, please. Get better." He patted Adio's back. Reita glanced up towards Calder. "I'll get you." He mouthed the words to Calder. He didn't see what had happened with Adio. "I will tear you to pieces." He mouthed these words as well.
All that Reita saw was Adio on the floor, muttering something about being weak. Muttering a lot of words. And Calder stood over him. Reita was convinced that Calder had done something to Adio.
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[align=center]Adio heard someone say his name,lips pressed to his cheek..someone patted him on the back..Where the hell was he again?..The hallucination stopped cutting out quickly..Adio snarled with a splitting headache that it caused..He turned looking up at Calder his neon green eyes wide,pupils to mere slits the size of a grain of rice as was long..
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"Get away from me?!"
He'd try and go at Calder possibly knocking him down but he'd stumble off falling to the ground face first the shirt sleeve that was over his bruise seemed to bubble and dissolve blood dripping to he ground as well as bits of his shirt..
He started to laugh
He forced himself up his actions swaying and puppet-like...Eyes focused on Calder...Adio's demeanor had changed completely from quiet,kind and happy to physiologically violent,which wasn't like him at all.
"Play with me.''
He ran at Calder his hand out,fingers bent and claws extended ready to go at him and rip him apart...If they didn't restrain him he'd reak all kinds of hell.[/align]
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Calder fell on his butt, toppling over. Adio had knocked him off-balance. Reita was even surprised as he was knocked off-balance as well. Reita grunted when he hit the ground. His gaze towards Calder held no apology. Instead, they burned with intense hatred. Calder stood quickly, putting as much distance between Adio and himself as possible.
Calder and Reita heard it before it actually came. A large white tiger bounded through the wall, pouncing towards Adio while transforming to a humanoid figure. The cait sith would knock Adio off-balance, possibly landing on top of him. Reita grumbled, confused.
"Tierney!" Calder was surprised as he yelled. Tierney did nothing but roar.
Reita clenched his fist. "Let him go! Adio!" Reita moved back towards Adio and placed a hand on his shoulder. "Adio, it's me, Reita.." He said softly.
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[align=center]Adio found himself being shoved off balance a grunt coming from him as he hit the ground the tiger roaring glaring down at him as he snarled back his arm still having muscle spasms the skin twitching.
"Get Off Me!?"
He snarled his roar almost sounding demonic and dismal as he fought to get the beast off him neon green eyes undilated somewhat as he heard Reita's voice eyes glancing up at him.
"R..reit..reita?''
His voice sounding strangled his expression surprised.
"Hel..p m.''
The hallucination set in again the villagers laughing staring down at him hitting and kicking him..then he was in his parent's bedroom they dead on the floor and his brother laughing,sneaking out the window covered in blood...Adio's eyes widened as he screamed.
"No...Stop!"
He begged giving out another snarl as he fought to get the tiger off of him...How long would his torture last?[/align]
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Reita motioned to Calder. "Get that beast off him!" He cried. Calder reluctantly waved a hand towards Tierney. Tierney let go of Adio and Reita wrapped his arms around Adio.
"Adio, shh.." He kissed Adio's cheek. "You're going to be fine. Reita is here to take care of you. He wants to help you." Reita kept whispering. "Allow Reita to help you." He spoke about himself in the third person.
Tierney stood in front of Calder, ready to protect his king should something arise once again.
"Adio, don't think of that. Think of all the good times we've had. Like you had me do on the way here. Remember the concerts and all of those nights when we'd just sit and talk. Adio, are you with me?"
Calder gazed on silently, folding his arms across his chest.
"Remember that first night that we kissed?" He whispered to Adio.
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[align=center]Adio was freed from the beast holding him down against the ground..He'd try and get up but found himself against Reita..Adio's eyes widened the hallucination fading away slowly..Blood dripped over his lips his pupils returning to their normal slit like size which was regular for him the neon green less vibrant but holding..He sunk against Reita shaking his arm still twitching but the blood had stopped flowing.
"...So much pain...im sorry...im sorry,please don't hate me...''
He muttered his lips stale with blood..It was like all the strength he had just had,was now sucked right out of him..Shaking arms wrapped around Reita the hug very loose and slipping at times Adio could barely hold onto Reita.
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"Im sorry yo..you had to see this.......it's been..its been a while since I had an attack last...I..i..don't know what triggered another attack...i couldn't control my actions...god im sorry...''
He whispered his eyes low,glazed over and distant with pain.[/align]
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Reita smiled slightly. "I don't hate you, Adio. I can't hate you." He still held Adio. Calder motioned to Tierney for him to go back to his post at the door. Tierney's claws clicked on the floor as he walked past Adio and Reita.
Calder handed a cloth to Reita and Reita began to dab at that blood on Adio's face.
"Shh...Shh.." Reita whispered. He comforted Adio.
Reita glanced towards Calder, who appeared genuinely concerned. "May we have some privacy?"
"The guards will remain posted outside of the doors. I will be in a different room."
Reita nodded. "Thank you. Please come back in ten minutes." Reita smiled slightly.
Calder frowned, then left.
Reita glanced towards Adio and he sighed. Reita held his own wrist to his fangs and cut into the skin. He sighed.
"Adio, love, drink, please." He held his wrist, allowing the blood to fall on Adio's lips. "Just a little. I'm sure that there is other blood around here somewhere, but Adio, you need strength." He said softly.
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[align=center]The pain ran down his arm again he tensed gritting his teeth and eyes and opened them as soon as it passed..he felt the cloth being dabbed against his mouth,his stigma causing him to drift in and out of consciousness between the hallucinations and the real world..eyes starred at Reita,distant still however they seemed to be gaining back their color the neon green still prominent however..
"I..i almost hurt Calder...he didn't do anything and I almost hurt him..''
He muttered still delirious it seemed..he felt the blood hitting his lips..running down his throat.
"..No..I..alright..''
Nimble fingers wrapped around Reita's wrist as he drew it to his mouth his breathing somewhat smoother now as his eyes closed and his fangs sunk into Reita's wrist..the blood ran down his throat filling him with a warm sensation that Adio had always loved so dearly..alittle after he drew back letting Reita's wrist go he'd try and sit up slowly wincing he'd put pressure on his bruised arm as he forced himself to sit up..Once he was he pressed his hand to his forehead.
"....Im sorry.''
He whispered gently,he could feel the stiffness in his arms and legs going away.
"Calder didn't do anything to me..I don't even know what triggered the attack..it might even have been the site of that destroyed forest..All I had back then was my garden..I grew trees and flowers there that weren't even native to the area and couldn't grow in that sort of weather....they never shunned me,they loved me for the care I put into them..I don't know what triggered it besides that...''
He looked back at Reita.
"..Are you alright now?''
he asked,wondering if he was still in pain himself..Adio put his hand to his mouth coughing some blood splattering his hand that had been left in his mouth from feeding from Reita's wrist but that was all..Adio didn't seem concerned with himself at all.
''I can't even remember half of what just happened..one minute I was teleporting here the next minute im trying to kill Calder..if it wasn't for Zanryu's son,I would of never had gotten this..this stigma.''
He sounded somewhat resentful toward Zanryu's son's mentioning..He shook his head.
"Im slowing everything down for you Reita,to get you better...could you help me up..?''
He seemed to ignore his own problems,he was here for Reita afterall.[/align]
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Reita shivered as Adio drank from him. He closed his eyes and sighed softly. He offered a hand to Adio to help him up. "All right. Don't worry about it. I wanted to kill Calder as well. It was for a different reason than your's but the feeling was mutual. I hope this ritual goes quickly. I want to get out of here. This is one strange place."
Reita wanted to be back at the mansion for some reason.
"I'm glad you're here. I really am. It means a lot for me, to be able to see you here and putting for the effort to do this with me. I love you for it. You're driving me crazy, in a good way." He winked.
"Don't feel guilty. I think he can smell it anyway." Reita was teasing.
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[align=center]Adio laughed gently,still somewhat tired but not as bad as he was,one eye remained neon green the other back to the amber red as he was helped up.
"heh,thanks Reita-kun..Love you too.''
He said and canted his head.
"Does Calder talk to himself alot?''
He glanced the way where Calder had walked as he limped toward the door.
"Come on,lets go get him.''
He said his voice soft as he limped down the hallway,trying to seek out Calder's voice.
"Old man,where have you gone too?''
He called out.[/align]
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Reita rose an eyebrow. "I haven't seen Calder speaking to himself a lot." He muttered. The guard, Tierney, sat down on the ground.
Reita walked right past Tierney. He heard Adio's call, calling Calder an old man. Calder peered from a room, raising an eyebrow.
"I am hardly old here." He said softly. "They still treat me like a kid here." He said in defiance. Calder stepped out of the room. Reita smirked.
"You're thousands of years older than me." He grinned.
Calder laughed, then glanced at Adio. "Are you all right?" He rose an eyebrow.
He folded his arms across his chest, then walked from the room to his throne room where Tierney lounged around.
Calder patted Tierney on his head and the big tiger began to purr.
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Adio nodded.
"It was just a joke calling you old..can't someone who just had a disease induced mental breakdown have alittle fun afterward?''
He giggled softly.
"..I'm fine,sorry I went at you like that..When i have attacks that get to that sort of peek I'm not able to control myself anymore thanks to the hallucinations and so on.''
He frowned lightly itching at his arm the sleeve covered in dry and caking blood...He looked at the large tiger blinking softly and went toward it wanting to pet it,if he could at least.
"So whats next Calder?..And yes I am older then you but I'm still younger then that Cybil Allivitair's sister Zanryu.''
He seemed to resent the Allivitairs especially Zanryu's son Anu for reasons Reita already knew of.[/align]
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Calder just nodded, then rose an eyebrow. "Have you ever thought of getting rid of your stigma?" He asked in a soft voice. "We can research ways in order to make this possible. If it isn't, then we can't say that we didn't try to."
Reita glanced at Adio to see what his reaction would be.
"There's nothing really to lose." Calder smiled. "And Tierney will let you pet him. He's a friendly sort. Tierney's a cait sith, one who can shapeshift between feline and human. At first, his people were presented with a curse. Now, I think they view it as a blessing. There aren't many of his kind here, but those who are here are treated with just as much respect as you or me. His family form the core of the Royal Guard here."
Reita shivered. "When does the ritual start?"
Calder smiled slightly. "It's practically already begun. It started when you stepped into this world. I'm...provoking the taint in you to turn into the beast. When the beast comes out, then the real work begins."
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"Have you ever thought of getting rid of your stigma?"
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"As anyone would with this sort of disease,I don't see how it's possible since it's an immune disease I guess from what I was told the immune system goes after nothing,it's triggered by either high stress,anger or any high intensity emotion that triggers negative impulses to the brain...Then again I wasn't born with mine like the person who infected me was.''
Aoi pet the large tiger as a kid would with a small kitten ,scratching under it's chin and behind it's ears..Adio never had a pet before so interacting with other animals,especially this exotic was rather fun.
"He's a beautiful cait,that's for sure,his fur is so soft.''
He'd look up at Reita with a teasing grin.
"Don't worry Reita-kun I don't go for animals,even if they can take human form.''
He'd laugh before he'd quickly stop with a growl hearing what Calder said Adio's fully amber eyes had gone back to normal now,the pupils dilating in abrupt anger.
"It's practically already begun. It started when you stepped into this world. I'm...provoking the taint in you to turn into the beast. When the beast comes out, then the real work begins."
"What?!"
He looked at Calder.
"What if we can't stop that thing from getting it's way,I swear to god Calder if you screw this up I'll rip your throat out,I won't loose Reita!"
He seemed to Roar his hand clenched into a fist.[/align]
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Calder's face held no immediate emotion. He glanced towards Reita, who seemed to be very panicky at this point.
"If we can't stop the beast from getting its way, it truthfully wouldn't matter. I'll be dead." He said bluntly. "You'll probably be either dead or wounded."
Calder walked towards Reita. "Reita will not be hurt, though. He is truly the only safe one here. However, we should take precautions."
He motioned to Reita. "Follow me."
Calder walked a few steps, then motioned to a hesitant Reita. "If The Host find out that you are here, Reita, we're in for a fight. But, they won't find out. I have my ways."
"And what if they do?" Reita challenged.
"You're still safe." Calder replied. "I'll still die. Adio, sir, I do think I'll need your assistance in the matter."
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"If we can't stop the beast from getting its way, it truthfully wouldn't matter. I'll be dead." He said bluntly. "You'll probably be either dead or wounded."
He immediately fell quiet looking at the ground his face calm,eyes distant he sighed eyes closing breifly.
[I won't loose him...]
He thought,amber eyes peering up back to Calder in a rather withdrawn state of manner..
Adio, sir, I do think I'll need your assistance in the matter.
"..Uh..Yes coming..''
Voice soft yet troubled as he followed after Calder and Reita.[/align]
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"I wish to do as little damage as possible. I can heal him if something goes wrong. I can heal you if something goes wrong. I think it would be easier if we could restrain him. That way, we do not have to fight." Calder rose an eyebrow. "I don't really want to fight him because I know almost certainly that one of us will get hurt. I would like you to guard us. I will let Tierney come as well, if you like. Tierney is trustworthy enough."
Reita looked a little concerned. "Why do we need to be guarded?"
Calder frowned. "There will be a lot of magick around this area once everything really starts to happen. There will be curiosity from allies and enemies. I don't want anyone to disturb us. If something does, then we could get hurt."
They walked to a different room. This room seemed to be prepared for something. Knives lined the wall. This room looked more like a training room for fighting. Calder motioned towards a set of rings on the wall. A woman stood by the rings with her arms folded across her chest. She bowed once she saw Calder, then rose to her feet.
"Everything is prepared, Your Highness." She said.
Calder smiled. "Good. Thank you."
She left the room, glancing towards Reita and Adio. Tierney trailed the group. He met the woman, rubbed his head against her and nuzzled her as she walked past.
"What's this?" Reita asked in a flat voice. He held up a chain.
Calder sighed. "It's a chain."
"Why do you need a chain, there Calder?"
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[align=center]Adio nodded somewhat still remaining quiet after his outburst,he followed behind Reita and Calder to the room leaning on the doorframe arms crossed as he looked at Reita when he mentioned the chain,he blinked slightly wondering if Reita was clearly dismissing it to show Calder some point of view,well anyways he wasn't very sure..Adio sighed looking down at the large tiger he'd start petting it again Adio's black wings were fully folded out he'd pause for a moment reaching behind him he'd grab his large violin coffin shaped metal case and set it before him so it wouldnt be at a akward angle if he really did have to use it at some point,and so no one behind him would try and grab it..His right hand moved up and he ran it along his back next to the top of his spin and the base of his shoulder.
"kinzoku''
He muttered and flinched as a slight clink was heard as the feathers of his wings just what was exposed in back of him shifted solidifying into what seemed to be some sort of metal,the ends of the feathers were bent out,making striking at them a rather fatal effort considering it would cut or damage a limb..
"Ready when you are Calder.''
He said bringing his had back down to the large tiger,petting it quietly.[/align]
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"Help me with this chain, Adio. We need to put it around Reita's waist." Calder was shaking, feeling energy fill his form. He couldn't control what happened to him next.
Calder's body was surrounded by a bright light. Even Calder was blinded by his own light. He held a hand over his eyes. Reita's eyes widened and Reita's hands darted out towards Calder.
"No! No! I'll kill you!" He yelled, diving towards Calder.
Tierney, oddly, made no motions except to sniff the air. To him, the scent of Chaos streamed from Reita, surrounding him with a red and black aura. Calder's aura was a blinding white. Tierney couldn't even see the man, he could just hear him.
"Restrain him!" Calder cried, his cry cut off by Reita diving on top of him. "Adio!"
Reita's fingers were claws. "I'll kill you." Reita's claws extended painfully from his fingertips out six inches. They appeared lethal to Calder, who could clearly see that Reita's face, his skin was turning black like the night sky.
"This wasn't supposed to happen this quickly.." Calder actually managed to roll from Reita, who slashed towards Calder hap-hazardly.
"This isn't Reita. This is the beast." Calder told Adio.
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[align=center]Adio's wings folded in Quickly,He running from the door frame in which he had been leaning on for this short while the feathers turning back to normal his figure blurred out sideways as he grabbed the chain up before a slight cracking noise would be heard,Adio appearing in front of Reita,his back facing Reita He'd step back grabbing Reita's wrists he'd slam him into the wall holding him therewith just his back pressing the weight back at him he'd turn then and set the chain up around Reita's waist,he'd back off then his chest heaving up and down he'd look back at Calder.
"He's still Reita,Beast or not...-huffing- you..you alright?''
Adio wasn't used to doing all of this,having to use his powers to this level was something different of course..Amber eyes peered back at Reita stricken with horror at what changes had started to befall his sweet,dear Reita..He could barely see except the noticing changes of Reita's skin..He tryed looking toward Calder but snarled covering his yes halfway the light uncomfortable for the first time,if one could see Adio's aura it seemed to stay neutral before shifting out sideways,then returning to normal the color duller and tar like however possibly a natural reaction for a fully awakened pureblood..He knelt down his wing bending in front of him to block the light out the best he could,his arms lowering from his face his fangs/claws seemed to have extended but nothing else was relatively out of place,Adio looked at his hands noticing the lengthened claws.
[Damn it,I can't let that form screw with me right now!]
He cursed looking back to Reita and Calder ready to help if called upon or seeing fit to intervene,the form that was starting to manifest was his beserker form,the second of three forms he had aside from his normal form.[/align]
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Reita snarled, moving to get to Calder.
"Let me go!" He cried.
Reita's skin was of pure black. His arms were covered with runes of Chaos and Destruction. Reita's normally hazel eyes were now a dark red color and his fangs had extended beyond his upper lip. He never changed in size or stature, though he was a lot quicker and a lot stronger. He would, most definitely, push Adio to change forms.
Calder seemed out of breath. A set of wings sprouted from his back. The feathered wings looked nothing like what he would normally consider his wings. The light from his body had dimmed. The robes on his body were torn away by the new wings that sprouted from his back. Calder frowned. His arms were covered with runes as well, of Reason and Creation.
"I'm just fine...dandy.." Reita growled towards Adio. "I'm not going to kill him. Maybe hur-"
Calder stepped in front of Reita. A small light illuminated his hand.
"What are you doing?!" Reita sounded panicked.
One of Reita's clawed hands arched outwards, towards Calder. This time, he intended to pierce Calder's skin. One of Calder's wings folded in front of him. Reita got a handful of feathers.
"Stop messing with me!" He cried.
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[align=center]Adio flinched trying to keep himself from changing forms showing something he hadn't shown to anyone for a long while..Seeing Reita attacking Calder he'd bend his wing back to normal location and his figure would shift again he'd appear in front of Reita and grabbed his wrists forcing them back.
"Sorry Reita-kun,can't let you mess up Calder's face even though I know you want too very badly.''
He remained calm with Reita,his voice however strained as he spoke considering he was trying to hold Reita back and talk at the same time...He looked at Calder Adio seemed to have a burn acrossed his cheek even though how small was rather seeable on his otherwise flawless skin.
"You owe me a healing after this Calder,now hurry up.''
He looked back at Reita still pressing Reita's arms back against the wall in restraint.[/align]
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Calder said nothing. Instead, the light from his hand grew to surround his arm. Reita was struggling in Adio's grasp.
"If it makes it easier on you..." Tierney spoke from behind Calder. In his mouth was another set of chains. "Use these on his wrists, that way, you do not have to hold him, sir." He dropped the chains close to Adio, but narrowly missed a boot to his perfect feline face.
The light around Calder's arm turned from white to gold. Calder still kept his form hidden from view. From behind the wings, he was whispering, as if speaking to someone else.
"This is something that I have to do. No..Yes."
While Calder talked out what he as doing, Reita was squirming like a rabid animal, wanting to be freed.
"The King will heal you, sir." Tierney spoke, sitting on the floor.
As was said before, another large cat came to view, a black panther. The two cats sniffed each other, then sat next to each other. "Sister, I'm glad you have come. We should help him."
Reita was nothing but seething rage now. He was blinded by his own anger. "You can't hold me back! Let me go! Oh...you're going to regret this. I'll make sure of it." He growled.
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[align=center]Adio heard the chains clank at his feet arching a brow slightly he'd flinch again before Reita would speak.
"You can't hold me back! Let me go! Oh...you're going to regret this. I'll make sure of it."
Eye's dilated in anger,his shirt seemed to be denigrating,however the right side slowly turned into dark purple/black feathers which curved around his shoulder to meet his wings..as the shirt disintegrated the pieces of cloth fell off turning into white feathers..Around his waist the belt shifted forming into the same purple and black feathers as the ones on his right shoulder the pants remaining,much to Reita's dismay if he was still fully control of himself..Black hair had started to dull out in an uneven black and brown however nothing else happened yet after he still not fully into his second form..Amber eyes turned jet black as he stuck his face right in front of Reita's.
"Im doing a good job though holding you back,even with your struggling though aren't I beast?..Make sure you show me how your going to make me regret it after Reita is freed of you Abomination''
He moved his hands from Reita's wrists on hand moving and shoving against Reita's chest Adio's strength had begun to become more fluid and more forceful now with the half seen form he had started to change into even with the enhancement the form brought onto his strength as well as other abilities..Snatching the chains up he put them onto Reita's wrists shackling them together he let the rest of the chains weight dangle proving to possibly be rather uncomfortable for Reita if he tryed to move..Jet black eyes stared at Reita a soft growl gushed from his lips.
"Im not going to loose him to you.''[/align]
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Reita struggled. "Oh, you don't KNOW me." His eyes widened, then narrowed. He was glaring at Adio. Both cats trotted off, one growling towards the other.
Calder removed his wing from his body. He motioned towards Adio to step aside from Reita. Calder walked and paused just a foot away from Reita. Reita growled.
"I should kill you. I will kill you." He seethed.
Calder looked down.
"I come from the plane of Reason
I seek the cause of things like you
Why do you exist but to bring darkness to the lives of others?
I seek that you leave
Leave now. I banish you, Beast, for you have no use for this man."
Calder reached out and placed a hand on Reita's forehead. Reita howled with pain. His back arched as a red aura expanded from his body. Calder closed his eyes and tilted his head upwards.
"I come from the plane of Order.."
Reita struggled wildly. "Stop..Stop this!"
"I come from the plane of Order.
I seek an end to your form.
Crumble to dust, Beast.."
Calder removed his hand from Reita's forehead. Nothing was happening yet. Reita was in an extreme amount of pain.
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[align=center]Adio stepped aside a thin coat of sweat was crossed his skin and his now bare chest not considering the feather like guard over his right shoulder..his dark off colored black/brown hair fell infront of his face somewhat, on the right a horn formed the dark bone matching the gauntlet that formed over his left arm encasing his hand and forming a claw like weapon over his own claws strengthening them somewhat,his muscles had become more pronounced and tighter a black tattoo running up the front of his stomach..Adio while this had happened had fell against the wall however he kept his footing staring blankly out at Reita and Calder.
He didn't like the feeling of all this power,all this freedom to use his strength..all this freedom to his emotion..all this freedom to his magic abilities..It was overwhelming...when he spoke his voice seemed still normal however it was accompanied with a rather low darker tone.
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"...Why isn't anything working.''
His fangs gnashed somewhat,this was driving him to the edge..Either Calder wasn't as good as he'd think he was or something else was at work.
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Reita was starting to calm down. His eyes closed halfway. "Mmn.." His entire body spasmed suddenly. Calder's arms moved to hold Reita still.
"Get out." Calder whispered. "Your grip on him is loosened. Get out."
His left hand moved to Reita's chest, holding him still, while the other drew back.
"Adio, if you wish to remove yourself from the room, you may." Calder turned towards Adio as light transformed into a weapon, a spear above his head.
Calder was serious and he didn't wait for Adio to leave. His arm moved forward quickly, demonstrating the power that he held as the form of an Order Elemental. He drove the light spear into Reita's forehead. Reita screamed, then shuddered. The spear was driven through his head. There was no blood. There was no broken bones.
In fact, as the spear pierced all the way through his skull, the only thing left on Reita's body was the symbols of Order and Reason. Reita's body was weakened significantly and he slid to the floor, only held up by the chains on his wrist. Calder unchained Reita's wrists, then took a step back from him. Reita appeared to be sleeping.
In his dream, Reita had freed himself from the beast, the last vestige of the beast had prepared to leave him. A dark, inky substance leaked from Reita's ear. Calder leaned down and ran a hand along Reita's browline like a mother caring for her baby.
"Let that be a lesson to the taint of Chaos. There is no more room for Chaos in this body. You have been shut out. Once this man awakens, you will run in fear."
Whether or not this was true was different. Calder stood and glanced towards Adio. "It's over." He murmured.
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[align=center]Adio hadn't moved eyes widened as he gasped watching the spear go through Rreita's head without any problem,hearing Reita's scream was nerve-wrecking and enticed every muscle to strike out at Calder.
"Adio, if you wish to remove yourself from the room, you may."
Adio glared at Calder with a -does it look like im able?- kind of expression..He watched Reita crumble to the floor and bounded forward a hand moved shoving Calder out of the way even though how gentle the gesture was..He picked Reita up as he knelt down letting Reita rest against himself,his second form disappeared in a burst of purple feathers that scattered all around the room a few idly falling from nowhere... his normal form had returned the easiest he had ever been able to get out of the beserker form for the first time...Shaking hands ran through Reita's hair..His voice was normal again as well.
"Reita-kun..it's over..''
He whispered looking down at Reita,he looked alot more at ease then he had ever been..[/align]
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Calder, still an Order Elemental, just allowed himself to be shoved out of the way. He closed his eyes slowly. He thanked the plane of Order and the plane of Reason. Calder leaned over towards Adio and gently ran a hand across his cheek, across the burn on his cheek. The burn disappeared from Adio's cheek, then reappeared on Calder's. Calder closed his eyes and backed away from Adio and Reita.
The fae fell to the floor and light was dispersed along with a burst of white feathers. Calder's wings had disappeared and he was lying on the floor as his normal shimmering self. His energy was completely spent on the form of the Order Elemental and there was no way that Calder could possibly get up. Tierney and his feline accomplice had both changed forms while Calder had released the Order Elemental form. Tierney was wearing simple robes. He picked Calder up easily with the help of the woman beside him.
"He will need rest." Tierney said calmly before bowing his head and leaving the room.
Reita murmured something in his sleep and opened his eyes slowly. "Adio?" He whispered.
Reita's body had returned to normal. The color of his skin had faded, but he appeared to be very drained and very tired. "Adio, did I hurt you?"
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[align=center]Adio blinked lightly as Calder's hand brushed crossed his cheek,his hand was so warm..Adio shook his head lightly turning attention back to Reita who spoke to him now,clearly tired however.
"No,but your the first to actually get me to change into my second form,and actually get me out of it in the end.''
He laughed gently..Smiling.
A few stray feathers still fell but soon the air about them was quiet..Adio seemed so relieved,he didn't appear to be so stressed out or tired now..
"Do you want me to help you to a bed around here,do you need anything Reita-kun?''
He asked.
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"Would you please? I'm so tired, Adio." He murmured.
The fae woman from before showed up once more. "I am here to show you to your chamber, should you wish to stay the night. The King is currently..ah..in need of rest."
The woman smiled. "My name is Andraste. You may call me Andy for short. I come to you on behalf of the King. I'm the Captain of the Royal Guard. Please, allow me to show you the way. You'll be granted with privacy. I'll have guards posted outside of your doors, for we're all still in danger."
Andy gently helped Reita, holding him by his elbow and guiding him to his feet. Andy took a keyring from her pocket and unlocked the chain around Reita's waist. The chain hit the floor with a heavy sounding clunk.
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[align=center]Adio glanced up looking at the woman breifly before turning attention back to Reita.
"Yes alright,nice to meet you ma'am.''
Nothing more much said to the woman as he'd help her with Reita,Adio's ears twitching at the sound the chain made when it hit the floor..Adio wrapped his wings to his back again his shirt still gone as well as his belt,his pants slightly torn but he didn't seem to mind as he helped with Reita,Adio seemed alot happier more relieved.
"Andy,whats the danger level.''
He asked waiting for her to lead them down to their chamber.[/align]
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Andy rose an eyebrow. "Not very high. Unless your name is Calder and you've just cast the Order magicks. I am not sure, though." Her gaze turned towards Reita who seemed to be falling asleep while standing up.
"Poor guy. Well, we should go before too long." Andy guided the two out of the room.
Reita sighed heavily, as though a ton of emotions were exitting from his body just from that one sigh.
"It's been a trying time. How did you know to come here?" Andy asked.
"Cybil.." Reita replied.
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[align=center]Adio nodded in agreement to what Reita said in reguards to Cybil being the one who told them how to get here..He looked to Reita who seemed to be falling asleep and softly laughed.
"We're almost there,dont fall asleep now,your get a nice big bed to yourself tonight alright?..you earned it.''
He smiled somewhat,once Andy got them to the chambers Amber eyes peered around and spotted a long lounge bed in the corner near the main bed,he smirked in relief.
Before he'd retire himself he'd pull the bedsheets back for Reita,once Andy helped Reita into bed Adio would set the bed covers over Reita for him.
"Your help is much obliged Andy.''
He said quietly before looking back at Reita before he himself would go over to the lounge bed in the corner and sit down sighing in comfort..eyes returned to Reita.
"Just tell me if you need anything alright Reita-kun?''
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Reita smiled. "Are you sure?" He rose an eyebrow. "I wouldn't mind sharing the bed."
Andy smirked.
Reita closed his eyes as Andy helped Reita into the bed. Andy smirked. "You're both cute together. A love like your's is something you only find in fairy tales. I'll see to it that you are not disturbed, sirs. Rest well." She bowed and left the two alone.
Andy took up her post outside of the door to Reita's and Adio's chamber.
The room itself was large and rather extravagantly decorated with rich, dark woods and white bedsheets. The window led out to a balcony that held a view of the beach behind the castle. The moon was rising, casting a pink glow upon the room. Reita didn't even crawl underneath the blankets. He removed his shoes, then went right to sleep, snoring softly.
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[align=center]"yes thank you Andy.''
He'd thank Andy as she left,attention turning to Reita as he spoke,Adio smiled softly still with a soft laugh.
"Like I said,you deserve to have a big bed for tonight,we'll have another day/night out when we get home have some fun.''
He said soon watching Reita fall asleep a smile remaining on Adio's face as he sat up walking over to the balcony doors he'd slip out onto the balcony quietly closing the door taking his violin case with him before he was faced with the vast beach below and around him and the balcony.
"The moon is so big...''
He whispered gently nimble fingers reaching out to nothing as if he fought to catch the moon by it's edge..a smile remained as he softly laughed as he'd sit on the edge of the balcony after taking out his violin beginning to play he'd sing along.
"Closed off from love
I didn't need the pain
Once or twice was enough
And it was all in vain
Time starts to pass
Before you know it you're frozen
But something happened
For the very first time with you
My heart melted into the ground
Found something true
And everyone's looking 'round
Thinking I'm going crazy
But I don't care what they say
I'm in love with you
They try to pull me away
But they don't know the truth
My heart's crippled by the vein
That I keep on closing
You cut me open and I
Keep bleeding
Keep, keep bleeding love
I keep bleeding
I keep, keep bleeding love
Keep bleeding
Keep, keep bleeding love
You cut me open
Oooh, oooh...
Trying hard not to hear
But they talk so loud
Their piercing sounds fill my ears
Try to fill me with doubt
Yet I know that their goal
Is to keep me from falling
But nothing's greater
Than the rush that comes with your embrace
And in this world of loneliness
I see your face
Yet everyone around me
Thinks that I'm going crazy
Maybe, maybe
But I don't care what they say
I'm in love with you
They try to pull me away
But they don't know the truth
My heart's crippled by the vein
That I keep on closing
You cut me open and I
Keep bleeding
Keep, keep bleeding love
I keep bleeding
I keep, keep bleeding love
Keep bleeding
Keep, keep bleeding love
You cut me open
And it's draining all of me
Oh they find it hard to believe
I'll be wearing these scars
For everyone to see
I don't care what they say
I'm in love with you
They try to pull me away
But they don't know the truth
My heart's crippled by the pain
That I keep all closed in
You cut me open and I
Keep bleeding
Keep, keep bleeding love
I keep bleeding
I keep, keep bleeding love
Keep bleeding
Keep, keep bleeding love
You cut me open and I
Keep bleeding
Keep, keep bleeding love
I keep bleeding
I keep, keep bleeding love
Keep bleeding
Keep, keep bleeding love
You cut me open and I
Keep bleeding
Keep, keep bleeding love"
He sang his voice drifting against the silent night about the castle,his fingers nimbly dancing along the neck of the violin as he played his amber eyes closed.[/align]
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Kalatin had swam from the ocean to the beach. At that point, she struggled with the adjustment from water to air. She knelt down in the soft pink light of the moon with her hand against her chest. Kalatin was coughing violently. She finally stood. The woman's skin reflected the pink moonlight. Her skin was of a silver tone. So far, nothing about her would spell malice. The woman heard the sound of his voice rising from King Calder the Just's huge castle.
Kalatin moved in to investigate. Her hair was kept in a messy ponytail and her clothing suggested that she was of a Greek descent. The woman was fae as well, but not in the same light as Calder. Where Calder's people worshipped the God of Light and Medicine, her people worshipped the God of the Sea and War. She made her way towards the castle, then stood below the balcony.
"Such a lovely voice." She clapped her hands together. Her clothing and hair were still wet.
From somewhere upon the beach, another voice could be heard from a larger figure. This person, a male, was covered in tattoos of bear devouring deer.
"Sing some more for us songbird. We can smell the energy from there." The Bear man said.
"It smells of magic." Kalatin continued.
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[align=center]Adio's violin gave a screech as his hand danced the bow crossed it to quickly..He glanced down at the woman and the man who made themselves known.
"..I..Im sorry,who are you..I shouldn't of been playing here but i couldn't contain myself,are you guests here as well?''
He seemed slightly taken back by the two people who awkwardly to him just popped out of from no where it seemed...The way these people were adorned confused Adio never having seen a woman of Greek decent let alone a man so decorated in bodily art,it was rather shocking to some extent.[/align]
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Kalatin frowned. "Sadly, we are not allowed inside of the castle. I am much too wet to stand on His Majesty's floor and he is considered to be too strange to be seen within its walls. My name is Kalatin. My tribe lives under the sea."
Kalatin had figured that this would be the perfect night to scope out the castle. And she brought along her lifemate, S'zati. S'zati bowed his head. He stood many heads taller than Kalatin. He was considered to be a giant.
"My name is S'zati. I come from one of the northern tribes. We celebrate animal totems. Like that of my clan, the Bear."
Kalatin rose an eyebrow. "We wish to be guests of the castle, for we wish to be included in kingdom affairs as well."
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[align=center]Adio was confronted with some rather new people,therefore unknowing of their objectives.
"Im sorry,sir..Ma'am..I'm but a guest here and Calder is sleeping after having a rather eventfully long few days..I..I'm not sure how much I could help.''
He wasn't comfortable around new people,let alone anyone besides Reita and his other band members,but basicly he'd only feel comfortable around Reita..with such new intervention of sorts he'd seem rather uncomfortable by their presence almost distant in sorts of nature...His violin gave a low whine and Adio bit his lip.
"Quiet you..Please.''
He told the violin.[/align]
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"The man is not dumb." S'zati whispered in Kalatin's ear.
"It is fine. We can find another way in. Thank you for your song and your time." Kalatin bowed her head and she walked away. S'zati smiled, then waved. In one hand, he was holding a large bow with a quiver strapped to his back.
"I'll see you." He said bluntly.
S'zati sighed softly and shook his head. "He's still foolish." He said to Kalatin as they rounded the castle.
Kalatin smirked. "I know." She murmured. "But there's powerful magic in that castle. And it is not just Calder."
Reita sighed softly, waking for a brief moment. "Keep singing, Adio." He murmured. "Your voice is so beautiful. Who were you talking to?" His eyes fluttered open.
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[align=center]Adio blinked slightly his eyes widening as he saw the bow and quiver he then heard Reita talking to him..He went back into the room locking the balcony door behind him and drawing the curtains.
"A man,and a woman...intruders...I need to tell Cal...He's of no use now..god damn it.''
He cursed softly and peered down the hallway as he opened their room door.
"Tireny?...''
He called his voice echoed through the hallway..Would the faithful pet hear?..[/align]
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Adio was answered by Andraste, who was pacing the halls. Andraste rose an eyebrow. "Sir?" She tilted her head.
Andraste walked over to Adio calmly. "Is there something wrong?" She kept a perfectly calm front.
Tierney paced outside, following the tracks and scents of two beings that were considered enemies. Tierney huffed, then licked his lips. The large tiger growled, then glanced towards S'zati, who aimed his bow at Tierney. Tierney was still for a moment, then he bounded towards S'zati. S'zati fired his bow. It was over.
Tierney lay on the beach with an arrow sticking from one of his front legs. Andraste straightened, then rubbed her arm.
"Ugh.. I have to go." She was concerned, but tried to keep calm. Her arm was throbbing and the pain began to fill her body. The fae woman did not move, though. From inside the room, she could see Reita moving towards Adio, concerned as well.
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He looked at Andraste as she came around the corner having heard him.
"Andraste there's intruders,I saw them outside,a Greek woman and a large man a giant I think covered in tribal bear tattoos..''
He watched her rub her arm.
"Wait,get Calder or something their trying to break in!"
Was this woman mad?..Adio looked back at Reita.
"Hey,you shouldn't be up..try and rest im going to go meet these new people..keep yourself safe,I set up a barrier on the balcony door so they wont try and get in this way.''
He said with a smile as he pushed past Andraste his figure blurring out with a slight crack before he appeared halfway down the hallway before disappearing around the corner he stopped waiting to see if anyone followed him before he'd take his claws and dig them into the skin of his chest where his heart would be,he grunted lightly trying to keep quiet as a seal appeared the skin of his chest where he made the five claw marks seemed to crease out a hole forming some blood hitting the ground but nothing else,the hole was perfect,no wound what-so-ever..He'd gasp the whites of his eyes turning black,the rest of his eye(s) turning a piercing gold..Along the white bone of the mask red markings appeared under his eyes,crossed where the cheeks of his face would be underneath,the mask's teeth appeared menacing almost cannibalistic..Adio hadn't used this form for a long time,this was his third and last form,his Hollow form as he called it..A form he never wanted,but had been cursed with so long ago.
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A rather mechanical laughter came from him his bare chest now adorned in a black kimono top,his pants fixed as if nothing ever had happened..his violin lay on his back between his wings along with the bow..He raced down the hallway his agility had been enhanced farther then normal and seemingly his strength as well...Moving past guard and servant he'd get to the front door before getting outside around the back of the huge castle...With this form came a price,a threat of becoming consumed by the hollow or the soulless half of himself,so far..Adio had never had a problem with it.
"Come on,Let's get this over wit...Tireney!"
He saw the great lion laying on the beach with the arrow sticking out of it's leg..He ran over coming to a kneeling halt before the beast..gold eyes narrowed somewhat feeling sorry for the poor animal having been injured by such a deceitful weapon.
"Come on,get out here NOW!?"'
He flinched,he had to control his anger in this form..he just had to.
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Andraste uttered a startled cry. Adio transformed into a...thing. Andy grunted, then walked through the castle.
"Donnovar. Get up. We've got work to do." She said in a solemn voice.
Donnovar, the golden lion, stood on all fours and followed Andy. Andy moved through the castle, transforming little by little until she was a large black panther. Andy and Donnovar exited the castle quickly, through a secret passage under Calder's bedroom. Donnovar was exciteable. He could smell his brother's blood from this area and Donnovar growled.
S'zati stared down at Tierney.
"Don't worry about him now. He can't walk with the leg like that." Kalatin smirked. "We'll do this."
She placed a hand on S'zati's bow and enchanted it. Fire sprung from her fingertips as symbols, Greek letters, burned into the wood of the bow. She appeared startled. "There's a beast.." She whispered.
"Woman, your premonitions.."
But he spotted the beast and wasted no time. He fired a flaming arrow towards Adio.
Calder woke up from the commotion. He was weakened, so much so that he could just stand at his window and not do much else. His eyes wandered towards Tierney and he folded his arms across his chest. Darkened circles colored the area beneath his eyes.
"Tierney.."
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[align=center]Adio glared up at the man as he saw the arrow being fired he stooped down.
"Kinzoku ''
The feather's shown toward the interuders turned to metal,like Adio had done during the time they had when getting the taint out of Reita..Instead of remaining stationary he stepped in toward the arrow bringing his wing out he'd attempt to simply bat the arrow aside..
"Fire huh?''
He muttered as a set of Kanji lit up on his skin as he held his arm out his hand spread out,palm facing the intruders considerably the man first a dark black energy would form.
王虚の閃光
"gran rey cero"
He muttered as the energy would ignite in a bright flash a it rocketed full speed at the large man,this was condensed energy something not to be messed with lightly,and this was only at half power...[/align]
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Kalatin reacted first, by shielding herself. S'zati was left on his own. That's not to say that S'zati couldn't hold his own, but he had no defense against magic. S'zati was blown back at quite a distance away. At this point, the two big cats- the lion and the panther, had appeared. The lion roared, then bounded towards Kalatin. The panther stayed behind to aide Tierney. Tierney was silent, watching everything with glassy eyes.
Andy nudged Tierney with her nose and Tierney just huffed.
Calder was taken aback from his perch above the action. Without a moment more of hesitation, he ran down towards the visitors on the beach. He reached the door and glanced towards S'zati's body. S'zati was living, but barely. His gaze moved immediately to Kalatin. He watched Kalatin's body fall beneath the weight of the large lion.
"Donnovar!" Calder yelled. At least, he thought he yelled. Kalatin screamed loudly.
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[align=center]Adio spun around as he heard Calder yell..
"?!"
Everything seemed to spin slightly causing Adio to set his hand against the side of his mask just above the join of his jaw at his temple.
"Calder,what the hell!"
He called to the man wondering what was going on and why he didn't want the lion to hurt the intruder..He seemed to loose concentration and went for the man again his feet sinking into the sand of the beach as he went toward the man,small sand particles floating about his face and body.
"Come on,get up!"
He snarled..[/align]
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Calder limped towards Kalatin. Donnovar just pinned her to the beach. He paused in front of Donnovar and Kalatin.
"What do you want?" He asked in a flat voice.
Kalatin rose an eyebrow. "You look like a zombie."
"Shut up about that. Answer my question or your companion dies. I'll let him die."
Kalatin frowned. "You are in so much trouble!"
Andy nudged against her brother, who placed his head in his paws. She looked down at the arrow and bit down. She tugged the arrow out of his leg. Tierney roared in pain.
S'zati would not respond to Adio. He was unconscious.
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[align=center]Adio picked up S'zati by his throat holding him there he looked back at Calder.
"Let me kill him...Ill punish him for even letting her hurt Tierney..''
The hollow form got to Adio personality/judgment wise alot but otherwise he seemed somewhat in control of the advanced form he was in..His right wing bent in still metal the point of the feather at the man's neck..Adio's breathing was calm but oh his mind raced with so much energy and thoughts only this form brought,it was overwhelming at some point...
"Barbaric people..always attacking for their own pitiful reasons...not so strong now are you...one shot and your knocked out...''
He whispered to the man still holding him loosely by the throat waiting for Calder's reply.[/align]
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"Kill him." Calder said in a flat voice. Donnovar was surprised, but he remained stationary.
Kalatin held no emotions towards S'zati. She said nothing much towards his death sentence.
"You're in trouble. Bahakali's sword is here! The Host is looking for it!" Kalatin gasped.
"Impossible. It can't be here. There's no way. I disposed of all of that a long time ago, girl. Nice try." He narrowed his eyes at Kalatin.
Kalatin glanced towards Adio, then towards Calder. "He came last night."
Calder scoffed. "Like I said. Impossible. No one came here with a sword."
"Has it occured to you that the sword is possibly -living-?"
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[align=center]Adio grinned behind the mask a sadistic look crossing his eyes as he pressed his hand to the man's head another energy blast forming before..
Crunch
Adio dropped the headless corpse of the man blood splattered crossed his mask in a big splash as well as all over his clothing and hands..
He never felt so exhilarated...
He turned cracking his back the still metal wings folding halfway,the metal feathers still swaying as if they still were soft and malleable..He looked at Calder,the sadistic grin and cynical look still apparent.
"What's she complaining about?..So what if we came last night?''
In this form,Adio was a untouchable killing machine..like said before he had never wanted this but what had happened long before he had turned up missing had caused this form to show up..Piercing gold eyes looked at the woman straight in the face as he stood next to Calder Adio's hand on his own hip in a rather bored sort of manner..
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"The Host. And you have Bahakali's sword. Bahakali is the goddess of destruction. Did you ever stop to think that your Reita is actually more than what he seems? He's a weapon." Calder frowned. "I was afraid that they'd find out. But she's right and she knows. I don't know how she knows.."
Kalatin gestured to the full moon. "I can see spirits."
Calder frowned. "Stand down." He said in a flat voice. "Lady. Go home. Go home now before I send him to kill you."
Kalatin's face went pale, then she stood. Quickly, she dove into the water and disappeared in the ocean.
"You, Adio. Come with me. We have much to do. Much to prepare for." Calder closed his eyes. He felt dizziness over take him. Calder fell down, landing on his butt. "Ugh." He pressed a hand to his forehead. "I'm sorry. I'm still out of it. Tired from the ritual."
Reita made his way outside, despite anything that Adio had said to him. He appeared exhausted to and a kitten of a lion followed him outside, protesting the entire way.
"Adio..Oh my GOODNESS!" He gasped.
Calder spotted a strange look exchange between Adio and Reita. "Wh..Adio...It's...and you..."
Donnavar and Andy attempted to motivate Tierney to his feet. Reluctantly, Tierney stood. Calder spotted the hole that the arrow made in Tierney's leg. He frowned and shook his head.
"Adio?" Reita whispered. "Oh my goodness." He reached out towards Adio.
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[align=center]Adio glared,they were keeping this from him after what he had done to keep Reita safe he was suddenly some weapon to these freaks?..Adio's eyes shifted hands twitching he'd just about grab Calder by the throat before he saw him fall,he gasped lightly behind his mask looking down at him.
"You want me to help af..........................?!"
He glanced up quickly as he heard Reita gasp looking at him as if he'd just saw a ghost or something,he backed off slightly eyes casting down..Nothing about him having just killed someone with his bare hands for the first time in all eternity was really hitting him yet..
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"....You should of stayed inside,I didn't want you to see this form...''
He said his voice low his head twitched as if he expected someone to hit him but in truth it was just another bad memory coming back just by the expression Reita had given him,people screaming running frantically away from him and..and Children standing around him..they all holding onto him crying and he reassuring them before the adults,all the older people in the village just seemed to stop their faces turning towards Adio in blank expression..Adio was playing his violin..the tune leading the parents off into the forest aimlessly where they'd all die on a march to no where..The children his..to teach to nurture..All the dead bodies rotted outside of the village about ten or twelve miles tops..all scattered aimlessly about..
Adio Screamed..
He clenched his hands to the sides of his head before he'd turn his body arms lowering he'd sprint off along the beach into the darkness,he didn't want people seeing him like this right now until he got out of the form..He looked like a monster...he kept running until he found a rock barrier..He lept up onto it standing at the edge of the barrier he stared down into the water as he sunk to his knees looking at his reflection.
He just killed someone..
This wasn't something Adio planned on happening,the way the people had reacted to him..the way he felt when he killed the man with a mere energy blast to the head..the blood..Adio shook his eyes wide the faces of the dead adults from his village appearing in the reflection around him .
"Monster!"
"Abomination!"
Off in the darkness,Calder and Reita would hear a low scream..[/align]
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Reita blinked. "Damn it!" He turned towards Calder. "I'll get you. This time I mean it." He muttered. Reita jogged into the darkness, summoning energy from somewhere to keep him going. His robe wasn't especially thick. It was something more for sleeping in. He entered the darkness where he heard Adio's scream.
The scream sent chills down his spine. Reita turned every which way, searching through the darkness. He thought to himself. This is the darkest darkness he'd ever seen.
"Satoh Reita!" A voice cried from behind him.
He heard slithering on the ground. Reita looked down at the ground. Oh, god. Snakes, he thought to himself. His heart began to race. "Ew, snakes." On a beach? "On a beach?" He asked out loud.
Reita didn't want to go into the darkness any further now. He began to shiver. "Wow, it's cold." He muttered to himself.
"Reita!"
Reita glanced around.
The slithering sound surround Reita and Reita didn't even hesitate. He ran as quickly as he could. Where the hell am I going?
"Adio!" The same voice cried from behind him.
He felt something wrap around his leg and he tripped, falling flat on his face. He groaned. More things wrapped around Reita, then came a sudden sharp pain. Reita gasped, he tried to scream, then all went black for him.
"Adio! Damn it." Andraste trotted through the darkness, catching the scent of Adio and the faint scent of Reita. "Adio! Reita!" She said with a growl.
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[align=center]Tears ran down the front of Adio's mask,the scream as it did sound out sounded more like a low,sad yowl..Claws cut through the water as he slashed out at the reflection before his head turned,what was that noise..then he'd hear Reita..
"...What the hell?''
He lept from the rock outcrop going to the sand below,the fall seemed endless what the hell was with this darkness?..It was thick and impenetrable by the moon around this area,what the hell was going on?
"Reita..Reita!?"
He yelled and stopped,he could barley see and was nearly running blind..
"Damn it?!"
Adio stuck his hand out the dark energy forming as he then let it shoot up into the air,the sparks raining down lit the area up like a torch and he saw Reita laying there the snakes wrapped around him..Gold eyes narrowed as he shifted his body feet moving through the sand as he slid to a stop by Reita as he started pulling off the snakes,each and nearly everyone of them would try and bite him but would find they'd hit solid skin,akwardly enough their bites wouldn't penetrate Adio's flesh..Adio ripped at the snakes nearly pulling some apart..
"This place is a death-trap!"
He cursed his head canting as he heard Andraste..He finished getting the snakes off Reita as he sat in front of him letting his wings wrap back keeping the snakes from Reita.
"I suggest you hurry up Andraste?!"
He wasn't controling his anger,and things started to get worse..the energy he felt was sickening,his fingers and hands twitching idly at times...[/align]
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Andraste growled. This time, she sensed something that was completely different from what was seen. Andraste lowered her head and her body.
"Things are not as they seem. If you want to kill something, kill them." She smelled that smell before. It was The Host.
She didn't know how many they were. Andy's eyes followed one of the 'snakes' straight to its source, a large beast with wings, claws and something like a scorpion's tail. The thing growled at Andraste and Andraste lept, her own claws unsheathed to claw at the being's face.
"It's the Host. Kill them. They're going to take Reita." The being with a swipe of its hand seemed to brush Andraste aside. Andraste stood once again, though, her ribs hurt her. Images, she sent images to the others on the beach: Calder and Donnovar.
More of the 'snakes' came with their biting ends, some latching onto Reita, some being clawed or stamped out by Andy.
Reita groaned. "I want to go home." He muttered.
"Either you kill him and I drag Reita away. If we're not careful, he can call more." Andy explained before standing once more. "Or we both just run."
Reita sat up slowly. He was breathing heavily. "I just came here to get some stupid taint taken off of me. Now, I find all of this crap out?! I want to sleep. I want some damn sleep!"
Reita climbed to his feet. The Host's soldier glanced towards Reita. "I know you want to come with me."
The Host sent a hand sailing straight towards Reita. Andraste barrelled towards it, headbutting the wrist.
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[align=center]Gold eyes glared at Andy before going to the host as it sent the large hand out..
王虚の閃光
"gran rey cero"
Adio would fire another energy blast,this at full power,once it hit the host it would stop at nothing to tear right threw it...The feeling was getting worse for Adio,this place was a death-trap..He saw the snakes trying to get Reita and went to ripping them off again this time the force he used rip many snakes in half..His breathing shook the hole in his chest which did not bleed or hurt was an awkward site in itself..He felt like he could destroy anything in this form,the energy was amazing,the power,the strength and agility it brought..
More Snakes?!
They seemed never-ending to a point at least and each-time like before when they tryed to bite Adio their teeth wouldn't break his flesh..Soon enough the waves of snakes seemed to die down..He stayed in front of Reita,Adio's still metal wings bent around Reita stretching out somewhat keeping the snakes away from him as well as the large host as Andy called it...It was taking more and more concentration and the fact he had just killed the man back there was still weighing down on him..gold eyes shifted looking at his blood encrusted hands and clothing..He'd shake his head and put his hands back in his lap,fingers twitching as remnants of the cerro blast danced along his finger-tips..
"....This is torture...''
He whispered,the fact he skipped his second form to go all the way into this had been a stupid act on Adio's part that was sure..[/align]
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"Then get out." Andy said bluntly. "I'll try to cover for you, but take Reita and get out."
Reita glanced at Adio. "This may be our chance."
The Host did let out an inaudible cry as his hand was injured. The creature adjusted, ready to launch an attack, using the scorpion tail he possessed. The tail whipped over his head, stabbing into the ground in front of Adio, not more than two feet from him. Reita saw this and his heart raced.
"Adio..Let's go." Reita struggled to stand. "We should at least go on with the others. We need to leave." He urged Adio.
For the first time, Reita's eyes were shimmering with an emotion that he never felt the true extent of. Fear.
Andy turned towards Adio and Reita. "Your window of oppur-"
The scorpion tail lifted from the ground and was readying to strike again. Andy's tail whipped out to the side as she slid in front of Reita and Adio. "Go now!"
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Adio's eyes widened behind the mask as the tail struck down right in front of him,he saw the reflection of his blood splattered mask face in the tail's armor like scales and he quickly got up grabbing Reita's hand.
"Lets go!"
He yelled urging Reita to get up quickly..He'd run with Reita back toward the front of the castle..He'd look around waiting for someone to show up,they had been thrown via-portal into this hell hole,he didn't know the way back to the mansion without Calder..Adio's breathing raced as he lurched lightly holding his throat.
"Calder...CALDER!"
He yelled,would they have to get out on their own and risk getting lost?[/align]
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Reita followed Adio, straight to the castle. Reita finally got up the courage to speak. He glanced at Reita. Calder was still on the beach, sitting. His eyes were closed halfway. "Adio.." He said softly. "Reita..."
He turned towards the pair. There was a large puncture wound through his shoulder. "Do you need help?"
Calder's own blood stained his clothing. "I can't get up. They're looking for you, but let me tell you a secret."
He couldn't motion for the pair to come towards him. Blood on Calder's hands suggested that he had been fighting. The lion cub that was with Reita when he came outside was lying elsewhere on the beach, dead.
"The treaty has been broken again. There's war. You should leave. I can't.." He paused, glancing upwards towards the castle. "The Host attacked me. I have been stricken with their magic."
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[align=center]Adio's eyes widened,this war..this fighting was overwhelming him and sickening him to say the least..The smell of already decaying flesh was pungent to the nose..
"Oh god Calder.''
He said looking at the puncture through Calder's shoulder..Adio's hand balled up into a fist the bones of his fingers and wrist cracking lightly..These people didn't have a chance with these intruders and the lot of them were dying making sure Adio and Reita wern't hurt.
"Reita.''
He turned around.
"Is there anyway you can get ahead of me to safety..to some village near here..anything?...I..I want to get rid of that host so he won't be a problem to these people or you...I've got to get rid of it or this form is going to drive me literally insane,the feeling from it is torture..and the fact I killed someone with my bare hands is going to haunt me..If I get rid of the host..it'll be a good deed..and maybe I wont hurt so much...''
He said looking at Reita...he'd wait to know Reita could get away to safety before he'd go after the host.[/align]
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Calder glanced between the two of them. "Come here." He said softly. Reita walked over to him and knelt down.
"There's another kingdom of fae like me. Their Queen would be willing to provide a shelter for you. It is in the forest, the same forest where we were when you came." He whispered. "Go there. Tell them that we've been attacked by The Host. And tell them that they are looking for you."
Reita nodded. "How will I know when I get to this other kingdom?"
Calder closed his eyes tightly. "You will see the homes of sparking demi-fey. If you spot one of them, they will more than likely help you find the kingdom."
Reita nodded, then glanced to Adio. "All right. I'm ready. Are you going to stay here or go?"
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"....."
A small healing vile clinked to the ground before Calder as Sand would rush up where Adio had once stood his figure appearing ten feet beyond that going back toward the host...He'd walk past the lion cub a small frown on his face before he could hear Andy fighting the host alittle farther done the beach..Another rush of sand and Adio would be about two-three feet away from Andy and the host...He raised his hand up a large energy surge gathering..
"Andy..Move NOW.''
He yelled before he shot the Caro at the host again at full power.
王虚の閃光
"gran rey cero"
The blast rocketed toward the host picking up sand and rock as it moved along the beach at an incredible pace..He was going to get this thing...he'd make it suffer..[/align]
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Calder stared down at the vial. He whimpered a hopeful sounding whimper.
"Reita.." He muttered.
Reita sighed, then picked up the vial. He tilted his head, then opened it. He put it to Calder's lips and tilted it so that Calder could drink. He swallowed the healing potion and the wound on his shoulder began to tingle and grow numb as it healed. Reita frowned.
"Are there anymore?"
Calder shook his head. "I don't think so, just watch out in the forest. They hide there."
"Why the hell did you send me into the forest?"
"You are the flippin' Sword of Bahakali! You can't tell me that you can't defend yourself!" Calder sounded angered for the very first time. "You're a weapon! You are the Goddess' flippin' Evil Destroying Sword! The magic is preventing me from moving, otherwise, I'd slap you silly!"
Reita was speechless.
"If one of The Host comes to get you, run. Either run really fast or tap into your..whatever it is that you have. If one of them grabs you, do your damnedest to not let the Goddess Bahakali wake up. If that happens everyone is screwed."
Reita nodded.
"Go! GO!" Calder yelled at him.
He watched Reita run off towards the direction from where he came.
Andy lowered herself, then limped back when Adio told her to move. Andraste bowed her head. She was scratched and her leg was swollen from a snake bite. Andraste was in pain and it was so apparent. She no longer spoke.
The Host turned towards Adio. "Back so.." His words were cut off by an energy blast which he would take the brunt. He flew back a few yards. Wings caught the air, slowing down his body. The Host used his tail once more. He no longer had the 'snakes' around him. He was a freeform now.
"Do you think I'm the only one?"
A clawed hand reached out to strike Adio. The Host was huge, having a size advantage over most of the creatures in Nahimana. Along with his hand, his scorpion tail whipped towards Andraste. Andraste lowered her body and ears and the tail just whizzed right by her.
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[align=center]Adio watched the beast take the grunt of the energy attack,anyone could tell Adio's body was straining beyond hold..He looked at Andy before the tail was sent down luckily,Andy avoided it..
"Do you think I'm the only one?"
Adio huffed his body nearly collapsing but he'd keep on.
"...You won't get Reita....easy as that...''
A second set of Kanji lit up next to the cero inscribtion.
鋼皮
It was the Kanji for Hierro or steel skin,he had deactivated it when him and Reita had ran to the castle but now it was active again to keep himself safe from getting bit by the snakes...He didn't have time to take his violin out Just yet so he'd fire another Cerro at the beast's hand.
王虚の閃光
"gran rey cero"
He'd let the energy shoot off at the beast before he'd leap back kneeling down he'd take out his violin.
"Scream Sakumo...Symphony one..Abattre.''
He'd begin to play the music was haunting nearly deafening to anyone with sensitive ears but the grunt of the attack was faced on the host.
Symphony01: Abattre
(causes the senses of the opponent to become damaged and soon enough useless during the battle if action is not taken to stop Abattre)
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Andraste roared in protest. Her head moved within her paws, covering her ears. Andraste closed her eyes. The Host turned towards Adio. A deep inward gasp was heard. The Host was in pain. He growled and his scorpion tail whipped towards Adio quickly. The energy burst hit his hand, damaging it. It hurt, but not nearly as much as this music.
Reita found himself in the forest once more. He was out of breath, having ran through the castle and out into the forest. He closed his eyes, pausing for a moment. He grunted, then stood. His ears picked up on a sound similar to the one heard before.
The sounds of slithering filled the air. He didn't waste much more time before running once again.
"Oh, Gods! I don't know what you want from me!" He gasped.
A female voice answered him. "We want you. We need you in order for our king to complete his task."
He turned, then gasped. All he saw was a scorpion's tail with a daggerlike stinger aiming towards his shoulders. Reita slid to the side and fell.
"You should be able to beat me. You have much to learn."
"I'm not a tool." He responded.
"You'll learn your place soon enough." The things..those snake things were sliding up his legs and one closed around his throat.
Reita gasped, his fingers moving up to his throat.
"I never thought the sword would be so cute."
Those were the last words he heard before the woman's tail flitted over her head and pierced the back of Reita's neck. Reita let out a cry of pain before falling silent. Reita struggled as the woman began to cast the ritual to return home.
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Adio watched the tail come at him,an up burst of sand would be heard Adio missing the stinger of the tail but getting hit by the rest he slammed into the ground his chest heaving in and out the music dying out as he forced himself up starting to play again but his finger's would falter,he heaved falling back to his knees he'd place the violin back on his back,the bow still in his hand.
He couldn't move..
Ears would pick up on Reita's scream..
Something had gotten him..
"Reita!?"
Adio's gold eyes widened..had something killed him..or had they taken off with him...If the host or Andy could hear his breathing it would come out soft for a moment then slowly start sounding feral,demonic the huffs of breath caught in Adio's throat in a growling tone,soft popping was heard the mask seemed to elongate forming a large jaw within the mask the teeth seemed massive and carnivorous,saliva dripped from about them as Adio would let out a roar his muscles becoming more pronounced,his skin becoming alabaster white,the veins literally seeable underneath..
(http://i362.photobucket.com/albums/oo70/Mandarin-Xeno/Bleach/HollowIchigo.jpg)
The bone like materiel formed around his right arm/hand and upon the shoulder and encased his chest on either side but left the rest of the skin showing the large gaping hollow hole as well...Short black hair lengthened to nearly mid-back on Adio..The bow in Adio's hand shifted,wood and string becoming metal as the massive blade revealed itself,Adio's Hollow was starting to take over..His voice was gargled and sickeningly demonic.
It seemed the hollow was Adio's opposite...
(http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv358/AthrenEmber/Ichigo_Hollow.jpg)
Im going to make you suffer...Ill make you all suffer?!...AHAHAHAHA!..I will get Reita Back?!
He roared the last bit of words in Adio's normal tone before his gold eyes flashed and he ran at the host lifting the massive blade up he'd leap up the sand rushing up around him he'd appear behind the beast and strike downwards at the tail attempting to sever it completely in half done the middle...If this went on too long Adio's hollow would completely consume him..
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The creature would throw up his hands and smile. "Cut me down." He growled. "Apparently, we have what we need."
"Better yet. I'll do it myself." The creatured arched a handful of claws. His tail was severed completely. The creature shuddered and fell to his knees.
The ground vibrated from the fall. Andraste paced while growling. "This was a bloody distraction!" She roared.
The creature wiggled its fingers, claws extending like shortswords from his hands. He jabbed the claws into his abdomen, dragging them upwards towards his heart. The sickening -snik snik snik- was heard as ribs snapped.
Andraste roared again.
Reita's silent screams were heard by no one. He gave up struggling. The ritual was complete and soon his body was swallowed by the shadows along with the woman's.
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[align=center]Adio roared snarling he looked at Andy,he didn't say anything but he'd advance at her his sword rose..and..
Rei..ta.
He'd stop his sword still rose high above his head but it would soon lower..A spiral of sand engulfed his form as he appeared by Calder staring down at him,still fully in his Hollow form..He growled,teeth gnashing.
Where'd they take him TELL ME
His free hand would reach down and wrap around Calder's throat as he hoisted him up gold eyes glaring and wide yet frantic it seemed Adio had some shred of control left in him.
Tell me.. Or Ill kill you
The diffrences between pitch only showed how much control Adio had left..[/align]
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Calder was surprised. He gasped when he saw Adio, but he could not defend himself. THe magic from The Host was fading. He moved his left hand over Adio's hand. Adio's hand wrapped around his throat and Calder closed his eyes, wincing.
"Reita.." He gasped. "Reita's been taking to their home. Their home is in the mountains. It's far from here." He coughed.
Calder opened one eye to glance towards Adio. "I need a half an hour for the magic to fade. We're getting Reita." He said solemnly. "There's no one else here that can stand up to the Host aside from you and me."
Calder stopped talking. Now, he closed both of his eyes. "But if you kill me, you're not getting Reita back." It was as simple as that. "No one else in this castle knows where the Host roost."
Reita arrived in the Host's mountain caverns. The woman had him slung over her shoulders like he was a doll. This was strange for him.
"Sword. We're not going to kill you. It's not our job." She said.
Reita opened his mouth to speak. His lips moved, but no sound came from his lips.
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[align=center]"I.''
Adio's voice cracked as he let Calder down gently..
"Not much control left..torture..''
He muttered staring at Calder from behind the mask his eyes like lamplight within his skull..the rest pitch darkness..
Failed him..heard him cry out...kept fighting.....All my fault...
He seemed disgusted with himself..He looked back down at the ground.
Isn't there a way,to slow this.
He put his hand over the hollow hole.
I don't wanna be in darkness..
Even for how much pain Adio was experiencing now due to even letting this form show up his voice was still in his control even though the tone differences between him and his hollow self.
I just wanna save Reita..
His hand tensed fingers bending claws nearly digging into the skin of the hollow hole as he lowered his arm then,looking back up at Calder.[/align]
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Calder glanced at Adio and his jaw set into a hard line. "We're going to get Reita back. And we are going to deal with this issue with the Host. I feel like this is totally my fault. I underestimated the danger and for that, I'm gravely sorry."
Andraste trotted back towards the pair. Blood dripped onto the sand from a laceration on her nose. Andraste glanced upwards towards the two, then moved on past them at a slow pace. She paused, turned around to glance at the two.
"Where's Tierney and Donnovar?" She asked.
"Tierney is in the castle. Donnovar ran to get help." Calder stated.
Andy just nodded and moved on towards the castle.
"We're going to have help. We'll have the other court's support. We're going to get Reita back. He will be alive." Calder promised. "You cannot just run off. Please, allow us two to three hours of time. Then, we'll leave. That.."
An eyebrow rose and the man reached out towards Adio's chest. "Yes...well, maybe. Is this magic making this happen to you? Well, yes. We can fix that." He tilted his head. "Let's go back in the castle and see what I can do for you."
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[align=center]A Dead Story
Adio nodded slowly flinching when Calder touched the hollow hole that was right through his chest..
"....I was cursed with it,when..I committed Suicide.''
Adio explained as he turned following Calder into the castle..
"a..symbolic recognition of...the afterlife and..the living world...''
He fell quiet after a small flinch his head staying down as he stared at the floor as he walked..All he could think about was Reita.[/align]
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Calder nodded as they entered the castle. He tilted his head. He couldn't hide his fear for what would happen to Reita. He also could not hide the fear of what would happen if the Host some how managed to contact the mad goddess Bahakali. Calder motioned for Adio to follow him into a room with dense vegetation growing along the walls. This room was completely different than most of the other rooms in the castle. This room was clearly feminine.
Large sunflowers sprouted from the floor, defying everything natural. The door that the pair would approach would be a pink door with a small picture of a bunny on it.
"Dame Ethereal can be of some assistance. I'm still tapped for magic. But Dame Ethereal, although unconventional, she is willing to serve you." He smiled.
Calder reached out to knock on the door, but the door was opened and a woman with bunny ears and tail greeted the pair. "You rang?"
[align=center](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e153/etherbunny/bunny-1.jpg)[/align]
Her eyes moved immediately to the hole in Adio's chest. "Ouch." She allowed one of her fingers to glow as she touched the hole in Adio's chest. "Ouuuuch.." She muttered again.
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The door swung open.
A bunny girl?..Adio never saw someone like that before..Gold eyes watched as the girl touched the hollow hole her hand glowing Adio backed off slightly with a low growl that caused his lip to twitch like a rapid dog..She smelt like an animal but she was clearly not even out of her midteens it looked like at least.
"Look,it's peter-cottontail.''
His voice rumbling from between his lips as he snickered and sneered,he stopped though a blush fell on his cheeks from behind the mask.
''ImSorry''
He muttered softly,it seemed to be getting worse..He looked at Calder before looking back to the girl.
''What can she do about it no offense
He asked staring down at the girl from behind the thick bone white mask.[/align]
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Ethereal yelped. She jumped back and held her hand to her body. "Sheesh. You best learn your manners, mister. I can turn you into a missie if I wanted to!" She frowned.
"Adio, she's trying to help you." Calder said calmly. "Ethereal is a very powerful healer. I defer to her most magical conundrums. She's a little insane though."
"I heard that!" She shook her head. "Oh well. Come on. Let me show you around the place." She motioned for both the king and Adio to enter her home. Despite the outside, her home was huge. It appeared to be another castle inside of Calder's castle. Even Calder was impressed with Ethereal's magic.
"It's kind of a dump right now. Here, have a seat." She motioned to a chair that skittered across the floor. One came to a halt behind Adio while the other came to a halt behind the king.
"What is it that I can help you with?" She asked, glancing around.
A bench slid across the floor and stopped just so that Ether could sit down with ease.
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A threat...no games,otherwise you'll have more then carrots missing.
...Again..Sorry..
It was like a split personality but in another manner it really was something demonic,the mask was a parasite therefore it could consume the body with it and manipulate it to it's own desires...When Adio saw the chair skit toward him he raised his hand flicking it like one would do to get water off their hands,he watched the chair slide back against the wall with his actions,it seemed he had quite a grasp of his telekinetic powers when he was in the form.
When she asked what she could help with Adio looked at Calder for a moment.
This form is getting worse,I can't control the hollow anymore...If you can tel..im not usually..this rude.. Killed someone though,had permission to!
Adio would giggle and stop abruptly clearing his throat his eyes casting off to the side.
My own fault.
He muttered shaking his head.
Was cursed with this..when I commited suicide..two..three years ago..big monster came and attacked me..woke up and saw some chain attached to my chest before the thing broke it...the hole appeared then..all I remember....[/align]
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Calder glanced towards Ether. "Do you think you can do something to help him?"
Ether nodded. "Yes." She looked down and reached into her shirt. She pulled out a small card and handed it to Calder.
"My card..." She said softly.
Calder rose an eyebrow. "It just says..'Yes, I can.' on it."
Ether walked over to him and stared into his eyes. "Would you allow me to touch you with you breaking my arm off?"
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[align=center]Adio blinked slightly hearing what the card had said on it.
He looked at the bunny-girl as she stared right at him a slight nod coming from him.
Go Ahead
He said.[/align]
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Ether closed her eyes and Calder watched as she groped the air. He shook his head and moved her closer to Adio.
Her hands moved across his face. She made mental notes on each texture that she felt. The bone mask was cold to her. In fact, Adio radiated cold to her. She shivered, but continued. Her hands moved from the eyes down his cheeks to his teeth. One finger traced along the teeth, then she muttered. "Sharp."
Ether's hands moved down Adio's neck and she was getting an image and a feeling of whatever it was that was in his body. She moved her hands down to his chest, then shivered. Both of her hands started to take on a glow, as if she were attempting to communicate or absorb some of this energy. Calder rose an eyebrow, impressed.
Ether started to hum to herself softly, her hands moving towards his shoulders and down his arms. This was similar to the motions of a massage.
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[align=center]Adio seemed fine for the moment calmly sitting there as she went about her thing,slightly snickering under his breath about the air-groping she did just seconds ago..Her hands traced about the mask,his teeth..
His hand gripped the arm of the chair.
When her hands came close to the hollow hole a loud snap and crunch would be heard the arm of the chair splintering as he slammed the girl to the ground snarling.
Get away from me?!...ILL KILL YOU!?
His hands twitched lightly as his fingers came together his claws lengthened as he tryed to strike down at the girl,his eyes wide and manic.[/align]
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Ether jumped back. She fell down to the floor and landed in front of Calder, just in between his legs. Calder's eyes widened at the outburst. Ether's eyes were widened and she whimpered. Her lower lip quivered and a soft sound, like a child's whimpering could be heard from her small shaking body.
Calder blinked. "Ether, calm down. It's all right." He patted her shoulder. "You've seen things before, Ether."
Ether wiped at her eyes, then wrapped her arms around one of Calder's legs.
"She's shy. She doesn't mean harm. She's sensitive. Please, you have to control yourself if you want to be helped." He warned. "Besides, what would Reita do?"
Ether buried her face Calder's leg, nuzzling him.
"As...strange as it may seem, Ether is a lot older than me. If anything, she's a great help to us all."
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[align=center]Adio's features seemed to calm down slightly.
I..Im sorry,please don't cry.
Oh this was utter torture..Adio got up slowly and reached out giving the girl a slight pet on her rabbit ears considering,he wasn't going any further since well..how she was sitting..it looked..[s:3b70a8d8b7]Nevermind.[/s:3b70a8d8b7]
Adio sat back down.
Ill keep myself under control the best I can,go ahead..Im sorry..
He said gently.[/align]
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Ether stuck her thumb in her mouth and glanced back at Adio. She moved her hand to his chest, looking up at him, to see his reaction. Almost immediately, she pressed her hand right over the hole on his chest. Ether's eyes began to change colors as she sensed the energy of the curse in Adio.
Her hand moved away from her mouth and she stared up at Adio in silence. One ear perked upwards. "Is this where it's at? Can I heal this?" She asked softly, calmly.
Calder was fascinated. Both of his hands were on his knees and he tilted his head curiously. What was Ether doing? Why were her eyes changing? What was going on with her?
What Ether felt was a slight pulling of energy into her. Not a lot, just a little and what that energy did caused her to want to smoke her herbs. But not in front of the king.
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[align=center]How the hell was Adio supposed to know,he told her all he knew about the damn thing.
...I told you all I know about it...
He sounded slightly irritated,he shifted uncomfortably at her hand being pressed over the hole,his cold skin picked up on her warmth,it almost made him sick..His claws dug into the wood of the chair his teeth slightly gritted..In order to keep himself from lunging at her again he took his claws and dug them into the palm of his right hand some blood trickled down,it smelt rather foul to say the least.[/align]
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Ether removed her hand from his chest. "You consume blood, correct?" She asked with a raised eyebrow. "I've got something for you."
Ether left the room, leaving Calder and Adio alone. She worked steadily on a mix containing a variety of her very own potions. SHe was singing as she did this. Ether was perhaps insane, but she was a master of potion-making. She was also excellent at making poisons.
Calder sighed softly. "I hope this will be over soon."
After carefully measuring her ingredients, Ether stirred the potion for a long time. She sipped it, then gagged. "Oh, it's done." She muttered.
She added two drops of her own blood to the mix and swirled it again. She entered the room carrying the bottle. The bottle was nothing more than a vial of a pink-ish substance.
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"This will not taste good. But it's one of my more...rare and powerful potions. Drink it." She said quietly, offering the vial to Adio. "At the least, it will make the hole in your chest smaller and make it easier for you to control your curse. At the most, your curse and the hole will be gone. There's a small chance of strange side-effects. Like butterfly wings. Or..there was this one time.."
Calder rose a hand. "Enough, Dame Ethereal."
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[align=center]Adio waited his claws digging into the chair more before she came back out of the potion room,he snatched up the vial sniffing it some he sighed.
Down the hatch..
He muttered before the massive mouth of the mask opened up,Adio's slender soft lips behind it as he downed the vile concoction..He'd gag accidentally dropping the vial on the floor with a clatter..He'd nearly throw up as he snarled,his throat felt like it was on fire..the burning moving from his throat to the hollow hole,a slight cracking was heard before half of the mask shattered..Adio gasped feeling the cool air against his once trapped flesh of his face on the side that shattered..His body seemed to be going back to normal as well,his regular wings returning and the bone materiel going away..Thew eye that was uncovered was back to Adio's deep Amber hue,the other still gold,the whites still black..Adio felt a slight tug as if someone had just sewn a wound shut and he reached up,the hole was gone for now it seemed.
"...You sped the form up..Im back in control again...back to my normal form..''
A slight smirk on his face he'd reach up digging his nails under the rest of the mask,he ripped down a black smoke filtering out of the mask before it would shatter denigrating to nowhere.
"..heh..thank you.''
His voice normal and softly sweet again...He stood up his pants and shirt torn and tattered somewhat but nothing bad..Adio sighed in relief enjoying the feeling of the cool air on his skin..
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Calder smiled and Ether clapped her hands gleefully.
"Yay!" She squealed and jumped up and down. "You're much cuter now. But I'm married, so..yeah."
Calder laughed while blushing. "Ether, can I ask another favor of you?"
She nodded, "Of course, Your Highness."
"Would you accompany us on a journey? We're going to the mountains. A man, Reita, has been taken to the mountains and we need to get him back." Calder was serious.
Ether glanced at Adio, then at Calder. "Sure. I'll go." She didn't hesitate.
Calder wasn't sure if he could find someone braver or more foolhardy than Ether. Plus, having a bunny that can fit in your pocket, heal, cast magic, and weild any weapon that she could get her hands on was a valuable ally in his book.
"When are we leaving?" She asked.
"Two hours. Donnovar has been sent to the other kingdom to notify the Queen of the situation."
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[align=center]"And I'm not attracted to women so I guess were even.''
He'd giggle slightly then look back to Calder.
"...When can we leave?''
He seemed rather anxious to get going.[/align]
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Calder blinked and gave Adio a strange look. Ether very visibly placed a palm over her forehead and shook her head slowly.
"In two hours." Calder replied. "We can leave at...Ether, when did we get here?"
Ether blinked. She motioned to a wall full of clocks. "When the little hand moves two numbers, then we're leaving. You actually think I had the time?"
Calder blinked again. His face became unreadable as Ether placed a palm against her forehead and shook her head once again.
"All right. So, we're leaving at one thirty, according to this clock right here."
The clock was a black and white clock in the shape of a cat. Its tail wagged and its eyes moved as seconds ticked by.
[align=center](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e153/etherbunny/felixthecat.jpg)[/align]
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[align=center]Adio blinked lightly at their reactions,what had he said?
"So,what are we going to be doing for two hours then?''
It was irritating to Adio to say the least..Adio watched the clock for a moment noticing one of the eyes on the clock was crooked,it looked rather awkward..He shook his head and looked back to Ether and Calder.[/align]
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Ether blinked. "Well, we can play charades. Or we can plan." She said softly.
Calder nodded slowly. "Well, it is better than not coming in with a plan. This is The Host. I'll tell you everything that I know about them." He paused.
"The Host started out as another kingdom of fae. Just like the one here. They were outcasted for..slavery, they would kidnap fae. This was all before I was born, mind you." Calder took a deep breath.
"Would you like me to get some tea?"
"Tea? Sure." Calder replied.
"Special...or no?"
Calder glanced at Adio. "No special."
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[align=center]Adio took a seat the third form had taken a bit out of him so sitting was rather more comfortable then standing at the moment..He nodded,listening quietly before the bit about the tea came up.
"Special?''
He questioned then stopped.
"nevermind,know anything else about this host?''
He asked.[/align]
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"Well, the Host have been here as long as the other two kingdoms. They've always lived in the caves in the mountains. They are sensitive to light because of this. They've got allies, goblins, trolls, and orcs." Calder closed his eyes halfway. "They are experts at getting the things that they want out of people."
Calder rose a hand impatiently. A knock sounded at Ether's door and Calder stood. "I'm answering your door."
Ether shouted a reply.
Calder opened the door. A messanger stood before the king and bowed. He handed a letter to Calder. Calder read the letter, then turned to Adio.
"It's a letter from the Queen of the other kingdom. It states that the Queen is willing to help, and is mobilizing a unit just in case. I intend this to be a grab and run, but I'm totally unsure of the circumstances."
Calder knelt down on the floor and unrolled a map that was supplied by the messanger. The messenger left the room, bowing profusely and offering some pathetic excuse.
"This map is of the Three Kingdoms." He said softly. "The Host live here." He pointed towards the mountains. "This is where the other Kingdom is." He pointed to an area in the forest. "This is where we are."
Ether walked out of the kitchen with a pot of tea, three cups and saucers, lemons, and honey.
"This is the backdoor to the Host's kingdom. They guard it well, but not as well as the front, so to speak." He gestured to two different regions on the map.
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[align=center]Adio watched the messenger leave before he turned kneeling backwards on the chair so he could see the map as Calder unfolded it on the floor.
"Why is it so dense in the front of guards?''
He asked,he looked back as Ether brought the tea in as he turned around sitting normally in his chair now.
"Thank you for your help Calder..you too Ether.''
He said.[/align]
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"In the past there have been many attacks on the Host made by those Children of the Ocean and by the Formorii. They would stop at nothing to annihilate the fae. They guard the front so well because the Children and the Formorii attack from the front. The back..that's where we attack from. Unless there is an easier way. There may be a side route from the valley between the mountains. I honestly don't remember." Calder stated.
"You were blindfolded. Of course, you don't know, silly." Ether poured the tea into the cups and passed them out.
"Also, they're vulnerable to air attacks. They do not have wings. I don't personally have wings myself. Ether can fly because, well, she's almost purely magic."
Calder took a sip of tea. "Demi-fey from the forest can fly."
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Adio took the tea sniffing it lightly before he took a sip,his bottom lip would twitch at the rather herby taste of the tea,not used to having much of it after this long.
"Me and her could take the air then but that would leave you wide open,unless I had a chance to cast the total darkness barrier but even then,there are other things I could do,but those would possibly endanger you two and this is a team effort after all.''
He set the tea-cup down his head canting lightly as he let out a sigh of relaxation his body feeling better now he was out of his third form,eyes closing somewhat before he'd open one staring at Ether.
"Unless you have any special talents that could aid everyone,I know Calder here has that nasty holy power..never thought that would come from my lips but you get the point.''
He'd giggle.
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Ether nodded. "I can do something." She said quietly. "I'm the Lady of Illusions. We can go in looking like them." She frowned. "But the more powerful of them can see through my illusions. While Calder has this holy power, and it's pretty sweet. I've seen it before, too, I'm a weapon. Quite literally. I can shrink or grow."
"She's the perfect accessory. She has her own armor and weaponry, as well. Ether is quite capable with elemental magics as well as healing and illusions. She's also been trained with the sword." Calder explained.
"S.W.O.R.D! I miss the old thing." She muttered.
"But, please, be wary. If they use iron on us, we're doomed. You're probably the only one that can handle an iron based attack." Calder said softly. "The Host have access to iron weaponry and restraints. They've used them on us before. They won't hesitate to use them again."
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Adio blinked lightly.
"Yeah,never had a problem with that sort of metal,why does it bother you two for?..Some allergic reaction like with the halfbreed vampires and silver?''
He wasn't insulting,clearly he was asking..
"Illusions huh?..that could actually work rather well,I have an Idea but it would take alot more time then just running in hack and slash and get Reita,but complexity is just me after all...''
It was alot diffrent plan then even considered possibly,Adio was more for the deceiving then the beating even though Sakumo (his violin) played well in battle..Adio frowned lightly.
"The only blade I've ever had was that massive thing my bow turns into when im in my third form and I honestly hate that blade terribly.''
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"I want as little hack and slash as possible." Calder said bluntly.
Ether nodded and leaned forward. "So, what's the plan?" She rose an eyebrow. "I love complexity."
"Oh, Iron, right. It burns us. It can kill us potentially. Sorry. Please continue." Calder was glancing towards Adio with a raised eyebrow.
Something about actually planning things, something about complexity seemed to intrigue Calder. He wasn't big on running in, swinging a sword, then going home. He wanted as few casualties as possible. There weren't too many people to spare in the kingdom anyway.
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Adio blinked,they really wanted to listen to his plan?
"Oh well..Any ruler likes a show they don't have to pay for right?...well..im thinking if I had the chance I could just go in disguised as someone else..Shape-shifting is pretty easy on my end I could bring my guitar or my violin they both have the same attacks when I use them for battle..Ether could accompany me,like some sort of assistant..whatever you call the companions of traveling bards these days and it would make them less suspicious..And before we'd go in Ether could mask your appearance too,I know the illusions aren't fool proof with the more powerful ones but one of the ability's my instruments have is breaking down mentality,literarily dumbing them down on a basis they couldn't detect nor would they want to investigate..next to that ability there's another my instruments can succumb the mind to is Hallucinations..make them think their sick..basically bend their minds to our will..Calder could sneek around then and try to find Reita..if everything really ran smoothly me and Ether could probly get the leader to bring everyone he's fond with into the throne area,two birds with one stone I guess.''
He'd shrug lightly.
"That or me and Ether could bomb it from above like no one's business.''
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Ether blinked. "Um. All right. But I have no natural musical talents. But, I have something that can aid in this plan. We all can't use it, since there is only enough for one person." She walked out of the room. Calder rose an eyebrow.
"It's a potion of some sort." He muttered.
Ether entered with a bag in her hand. "This is only temporary. It only lasts for about an hour." She opened the bag and pulled out a vial of what appeared to be air. She smirked. "It's invisibility potion. We can distract The Host with our musical talents while you go rescue Reita."
Ether grinned at Adio. "Here's to hoping that this works."
Calder shook his head. "It has to."
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Adio sighed.
"I didn't say you had to have any musical talent dance for all I mind,do something when we're there so it doesn't raise question,Calder doesn't want alot of violence,the worst thing that could happen is them finding Calder and me and you having to get him out of trouble at some point,even though I know he's perfectly capable of standing his ground...but really,if you have an idea i'd love to hear it too.''
People made him feel idiotic when they blindsided his ideas,he didn't do this alot and he tryed to compromise on all levels of what was and wasn't wanted to be done.
"If something does go wrong..and if Reita-kun is put in trouble,or you two are I'll have to go into my third form again..it's the only form I can actually fight in..I can fight in my second but it's not as useful.."
He bit his bottom lip,not really wanting to even think about having to get into that form again..
"So anything else we need to cover?''
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Calder folded his hands in his lap. He shook his head. "No. I'm eager to rescue Reita." He nodded. He stood up. "Two hours is almost up. I'm going to get ready."
"Don't forget this." Ether handed Calder the vial.
He nodded. "Dame, that is why I keep you around." He smirked. Ether grinned.
Her attention turned towards Adio. "Is there a particular fashion that you feel would conceal us the best? Perhaps some regular human peasant garb?" Her eyebrow rose. "Or does it not matter?" She smirked.
"You need to watch out for her. If you're not specific, you could get something that you would not desire. Magic works in mysterious ways." Calder lowered his gaze.
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[align=center]Adio looked to Ether as she spoke asking him of what clothing she should wear.
"Hmnn,I guess go for something you usually wouldn't wear but still be appropriate,im thinking it wont matter since we can both make ourself look like diffrent people,if we couldn't I'd be worried since well,the word of my old band can spread quickly,some people think im still dead awkwardly enough...just look appropriate,and don't over-do it..''
He said trying to be as exact as he could be and not to word it wrong..
"Unless they've seen you before you could probably just dress like you normally do.''
He shrugged gently,turning he walked over to a close mirror..a few small pops were heard,Adio's facial features changing as well as height,hair and eye color,he'd grunt softly before turning around brushing his clothing off that had changed to a darker tone,purples and blacks nothing like what he'd usually wear.
(http://i42.tinypic.com/5nkyso.jpg)
"They've seen me before,so I have to worry more I guess.''
His voice was slightly deeper,more masculine it seemed he had to hide his own mannerisms as well,his new voice had no accent in it what so ever.
"Your not uncomfortable with anything about the plan are you?''
He asked looking up at her,His once crimson colored eyes were a normal looking sky blue,he had concealed his wings and even his fangs,he almost looked fully human in the form.
"My ways are shape shifting,I actually take on a form of a person i've seen before or have been told about,I can't see them finding out about me but Im still going with the plan of what I told you and Calder,disorienting them and striking them with their own mental ailment is possibly the best way to keep them at a slower pace,less aware.''[/align]
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Ether giggled. "My pretty face is the most famous one in the castle. Here, I'll change my appearance. I've seen the Host..hahaha..numerous times. Like April Fool's day..HAHA.." She giggled, then walked out of the room. Calder just shook his head.
His stood, looking down at himself, and whispering words. Every now and then, a piece of armor appeared on his body. Calder's eyes were closed and he seemed to be in a trance, not speaking to anyone but himself.
Ether returned to the room looking completely different. She didn't even look like a fae anymore. Ether smiled slightly. "How's this? I like this look." She made a motion with her hand. "Now, we look like we aren't in disguise.." She said with a laugh.
(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e153/etherbunny/Hamasaki_Ayumi.jpg)
Calder's armor had finished forming. He glanced at Ether, then smirked. "If you weren't already lifemated..." He said with a chuckle.
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[align=center]Adio looked to Ether as she walked back in from changing her appearance,he blinked lightly,no other real reaction to her look.
"Yeah,good job.''
Was all he'd say not much of a reaction like Calder's had been for reasons Ether and Calder both knew..he sighed somewhat running his hand through his hair,he stopped.
"Gotta not do that when im there..''
He grumbled somewhat before looking to Ether.
"Alright anything you have questions about,do you know what your going to do when me and you get into the main room?...Whats your plan anyways Calder?''
He asked.[/align]
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Ether tilted her head. "Yes, what am I going to be doing when we get there?" She rubbed her chin in thought.
Calder lowered his gaze. He reached in a pouch and pulled out the invisibility potion. "This is my plan temporarily. I'm sure Reita will be weakened. Reita may not even be conscious, but he will be alive. He's no good to the Host dead. Not like they can raise the dead. But if this fails..." He lowered his gaze and whispered to himself once more. A sword inside of a leather sheath appeared at his side along with a shield over his back.
"I have these." He said solemnly. "Where will we meet?"
Ether blinked. "Oh! Take these!" She grabbed a bunch of smaller bottles in both of her hands. She held them out to Calder. "You think I just kept these around for my shenanigans. These are useful if being pursued. Trust me."
Calder blinked, then put the bottles in his pouch. He made a mental note of where the invisibility potion was located.
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[align=center]Adio thought for a moment.
"Can you dance at all?''
He asked before watching her give Calder all the diffrent little vials,he blinked slightly himself wondering how Calder would remember what potion was for the invisibility..Didn't people label those now-adays?
"Honestly if you can't play an instrument I could only think of dancing as your only option unless you had an idea of something.''
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Ether shrugged. "I can drum." She said slowly. "But that's about it. Some guy taught me how to drum." She tilted her head. "How's that? Is that good?" She seemed pushy, but she was truly not being pushy. Ether was always hyper..or high. Since she wasn't high....
Calder rose an eyebrow. "How do I tell what's what?" He asked Ether.
"Well, these I don't ever label. I just judge from reactions. If they fall flat on their faces without being able to move, that's paste of stickiness. If they slip and fall on their butts, it's oil of slipperiness. Both of those get the baddies off your back. One way, they can't move from where they are standing. The other, they can't stand without slipping and falling." Ether explained.
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[align=center]Adio sighed.
"It'll work I suppose,just keep a steady even beat with what I play and you should be fine.''
He listened to her tell Calder how she 'mentally' labeled things,a light blink confirmed how awkward he felt around Ether none the less any woman it seemed..He looked at Calder.
"Well should we be off?''
He asked.[/align]
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Calder glanced at the clock, then nodded. He pulled his shield into a ready position. Ether rose an eyebrow. "Calder can't fly." She muttered. Calder lead the group out of the castle. He was moving quickly, then he paused. He stared upwards towards the sky. It was dark, the sun had set a while ago. He sighed. "So much for the fast way." He muttered.
Ether stopped behind Calder. "The mountains?" She asked softly.
"Ever read Peter Pan?" Calder had an amused smirk on his face.
"Not the dust." Ether whispered. "I hate making it." She frowned.
"The dust."
Ether turned around. Her eyes closed slowly and she appeared to be concentrating very hard. What it really looked like was constipation. She winced as a puff of purple glittering dust appeared from all around her body like an aura. She opened her eyes, then wrinkled her nose. "Ick. I feel like I crapped fairy dust." She muttered, then walked towards Calder. She smacked Calder on his forehead twice. The first time, dust had surrounded Calder's body. The second time, he lifted from the ground.
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[align=center]Adio blinked about to talk but was interupted as Calder mentioned the dust,He watched Ether and shook his head cracking his back his wings ripped from his body,the clothing surprisingly intact allowing the wings to move through the fabric without much or any ripping..Adio looked like he wanted to curse but stopped himself not one to ever curse he gritted his teeth together.
"Ow..''
He managed to mutter without going in a spiteful cursing statement..He looked over at Calder who was floating now.
"Should be like a kid on his first bike,have you ever flown like that before?''
God,was this going to be hilarious.[/align]
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Ether was quickly propelled into the air. But Calder kind of floundered around. He was grunting. He figured to sheath his sword and put his shield on his back. Ether descended, then grabbed Calder by his arm. "Come on!" She muttered. Ether tugged Calder along.
"Yes, this would be the first time in almost a century since I've flown." His voice was flat. "I hate flying. I wish it were sunset or sunrise. We'd get there so much faster."
"Oh, Your Highness. When you cannot rely on your Hands, you should at least strive to learn something new. Like flying." Ether said while she turned towards the mountains.
After a while, Calder was starting to get the hang of flying. He no longer needed Ether to escort him. Ether seemed very anxious to get this all over with. She shared a dislike for the Host. She was nothing but rabbit stew to them.
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Adio watched somewhat amused at how flying was performed with the 'dust' he didn't know of any means in which to fly without his wings.
"Stop about a mile from the castle,we dont want to just fly in and we need to make sure Calder gets the right Vile and what not.it just looks easier..since me and Ether look like normal humans..you have your drum ether?''
He hoped she didn't use drum as slang for something else,or expected a drum to be there,Adio sighed lightly his large black wings dragging him along the sky with ease..
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Ether smirked. "I always come prepared." She laughed. "Even in this weird human suit. 'Cuz I have a drum, oh, it's in my pocket." This could have been taken as sarcasm, if it weren't true. But the amazing thing is that it was possible.
Calder laughed. "I don't doubt you. With you, almost anything is possible."
"That's what Vaile said. And it was true. We made babies."
Calder pressed a palm against his forehead. "I don't need to know this!"
"Well, I mean. Vaile's not a fae. He's a were-vampire-rabbit-thing. Well, I don't know what he is to be honest. But he's no fae." Ether explained.
Calder was staring at the ground for a clear spot. He gestured with his hand. "There. The Host can fly, but I think we have good cover. Besides, you're going to have to climb to get to the Host's kingdom."
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[align=center]Climb?!
Adio let his wings bend in so he'd descend at a normal pace,trying to rid himself of the imagery of what Ether and that mate of her's kids would look like..Once they all landed he looked at Calder.
"Alright you know what you have to do.''
[please pick the right vial...]
he thought afterward before he looked to Ether.
"get your drum out,sling it over your shoulders somehow,cant pull your drum from your pocket infront of people who think your human.''
God forbid.
He looked to where Calder had mentioned they'd have to climb to get to the kingdom.
"How far up exactly...''
He asked.[/align]
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Ether looked down and reached into her pocket. She pulled out a drum, along with a pair of sticks, which she put in her hair. She slung the drum over her shoulder. Calder gestured upwards. "Next ledge is the front entrance. I'll see you here in two hours. If I am longer than two hours, I've been killed or captured." He coughed. "But I don't see this taking longer than that. Especially if this is a grab and run."
Ether nodded. Calder pressed his hand to the pouch. "I have the vial. I know which one it is. It's almost impossible for me to miss. Especially since invisibility is a different shaped vial."
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[align=center]Adio listened to Calder as Ether took her drum out,a thin film of sweat had formed on Adio's face he was starting to feel bad again but he hid his feelings to keep from slowing the mission down..
"Alright,when we meet up here..''
He stopped taking out a small oddly shaped jewel.
"I'll use this to take us back to the castle,if we have to we'll leave then and there from the castle back to our realm,just.''
His eyes seemed to have lowered a bit,droopy like he was tired,he brushed his bangs out of his face.
"Try not to get hurt alright,thank you b..both for helping...alright lets get this started..ether you can climb up the old fashion way or use something to help you get up easier without ..um falling to your death..just make sure it's not..over the top..Ill just use my normal abilities.''
His violin case clunked against his back as his wings merged into his back disappearing the shirt mending itself as he hoped up a ledge his claws extending he started his way up.[/align]
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Calder nodded. "Good luck." He said solemnly, going his own way.
Ether climbed the old fashioned way. She wasn't slow as expected, though. She kept up a decent pace, one hand hold in front of the other, one foot hold before the other. She frowned, then finally reached the top. Ether pulled herself over the ledge, then grunted. She floundered for a moment. Her attention then turned to Adio. She waited for him to get closer.
Inwardly, she worried about Calder. There were no Host people out here. Perhaps two humans are the perfect disguise.
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[align=center]Adio slowly made his way up from below,his pace quick but nothing overly done,he found himself at the ledge now too just below it however as he reached up for an outcrop of longer set rocks,fingers bent to grab for the rocks top but as he did his head swam his foot missing step as he'd nearly fall,he caught himself pulling himself up he looked to Ether,smiling pushing anything that might look awkward physically or mentally away so Ether wouldn't question him.
"Im following you.''
He seemed out of breath.
"Lead on..hehe.''
He waved his hand lightly.
"I'll talk when we get up there.''[/align]
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"Be careful. You die here, you die in all of the worlds." She said softly. She reached down to help Adio up on the ledge with her.
Calder had entered the back, noticing the first member of the Host, patrolling. He bit down on his lower lip as he watched that guard move around the bend towards Ether and Adio. The large creature was female.
"May I help you?" Her voice sounded very condescending. "Humans don't normally come here."
Ether turned to face the creature. This creature had gray skin and very almost serpentine features. She looked like a snake..person thing. Ether was silenced. Her jaw opened, then shut.
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[align=center]Adio got up with the help of Ether.
"I've died already,in stone..''
He muttered softly before he and Ether made their way to the front of the castle.
"We've come to play for your leader and the rest of your higher ranks,we will not disappoint and surly have proven our devotion by climbing such a paraless height.''
What more could be said without question?[/align]
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Ether smiled. The Host woman stared at them for a while, then motioned for the pair to enter the cave. Once inside the cave, they travelled down a long hallway, lined by torches of green flames. Ether appeared calm, even though she was fearful inside. She tripped once, then stumbled.
The Host woman turned towards her with a hiss. "Clumsy fool! You better be good!" She turned back, then walked once again.
Ether rose an eyebrow. She bit down on her lower lip. "Sorry, sorry. I'm sorry." She said quietly, almost like she was pleading. Ether was going to play this part correctly. So, she was a little clumsy?
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[align=center]Adio watched Ether trip,he'd reach out to grab her making sure she would fall but she'd right herself before he'd have a chance too,Adio jumped somewhat at the host woman's snappy remark but say nothing in retort knowing people like this were rather..touchy.
Adio held his violin and bow in his arms like a precious item as they were..He'd keep himself occupied by humming to himself not out loud however it was more of a mental cleansing,a way to keep his thoughts at a dullness of which wouldn't be considered anything new to these things.
"...''
He'd only speak once they came to the throne room of the area,if the leader allowed him too at least.[/align]
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The Host woman appeared in a large open part of the cavern. It was dark, save for a few torches. The king was a massive figure, bigger than most of the others in the room. The Host woman bowed, kneeling to the floor. Ether did the same, bowing her head.
"I bring two..bards for you, Your Highness." The woman hissed.
The king motioned with a clawed hand. "All right. Now. Leave." His voice was deep, and at times, his tone changed.
The woman slithered out of the room. His generals were in the room along with him. They were of an assortment of creatures: goblins, trolls, ogres, and the dark fae of the Host.
"What are your names?"
Ether waited for Adio to speak.
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[align=center]Adio bowed following what Ether did without any hesitation before he was adressed.
"Shouten Akano..this is my partner Yachiru Tenchu..your highness,we've come to play for you and your court if you permit.''
He kept a low respectable level of eye contact as he spoke then remained silent until permitted to play,or asked anything else.
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The king laughed an almost hollow sounding laugh. Again, he spoke in his haunting deep voice.
"Play a song for us, humble bards." He grinned and fangs protruded from everywhere.
Ether hid her alarm. She let the drum twist around her body, then she readied to play. Her eyes moved towards Adio.
Her hands positioned themselves calmly on her drum. She had to forget Fangy McI'llEatYou and that was relatvely easy once she began to play.
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[align=center]Adio bowed.
''We will not disappoint your Highness.''
Adio drew his violin up to his chin,as hiw bow passed before his face covering his lips just breifly he'd mutter.
"Scream Sakumo...Sonata eleven,Symphony one,Concerto two.''
It would only sound as if he was naming off the melody he'd use in his music He'd begin to play his fingers dancing along the strings as he drew the bow along them in a steady fashion,hopefully the plan would go about and no one would see beyond their appearances they saw now,he kept in perfect pace with Ether without any problem..It was all a matter of time before the leader and anyone else in the vicinity to hear the music would be stricken sick and disoriented.
Sonata11: Mind Breakdown
(causes physiological damage on opponent)
Symphony01: Abattre
(causes the senses of the opponent to become damaged and soon enough useless during the battle if action is not taken to stop Abattre)
Concherto02: Folie
(Causes the opponent to become consumed in hallucinations that can inflict damage physically depending on the mentality of the opponent)
Adio decided to sing with the music,it would entertain the people more and make it seem less akward for a bard just to be playing his music and not deciding to 'weave a fun and dark story.'
"and this is how it feels when I ignore the words you spoke to me
And this is where I lose myself when I keep running away from you
And this is who I am when, when I don't know myself anymore
And this is what I choose when it's all left up to me
Breathe your life into me
I can feel you
I'm falling, falling faster
Breathe your life into me
I still need you
I'm falling, falling
Breathe into me
Breathe into me
And this is how it looks when I am standing on the edge
And this is how I break apart when I finally hit the ground
And this is how it hurts when I pretend I don't feel any pain
And this is how I disappear when I throw myself away
Breathe your life into me
I can feel you
I'm falling, falling faster
Breathe your life into me
I still need you
I'm falling, falling
Breathe into me
Breathe into me
Breathe into me
Breathe into me
Breathe your life into me
I can feel you
I'm falling, falling faster
Breathe your life into me
I still need you
I'm falling, falling
Breathe into me
Breathe your life into me!
I'm falling, falling faster
Breathe your life into me!
falling, falling, falling
Breathe into me
Breathe into me
Breathe into me
Breathe into me"
Adio's talent seemed rather extraordinary,to bring two things together as an extension of the lips and hands was something skillfully indeed..but then again..wasn't any..
'Bard?'[/align]
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The King sat, peacefully, resting a clawed hand in his lap. Ether seemed to not be paying attention to what was going on in the room. She was just drumming. The rest of the generals looked dumbfounded. Like life had been sucked from their bodies. Ether glanced upwards once.
She caught the King appearing as if he were going to fall out of his throne. The King was grinning. Ether was lucky. She was just thinking about Calder. How safe was he? Did he ever find Reita?
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[align=center]They had to stall for Calder,to make sure he had enough time..
Adio began playing Symphony01: Abattre next,his songs easily switching over as he played for a while to easily bring the last song to an end before the new one began,a new song as well..he'd only have one more song to go and all the people in the throne room would be jabbering sick morons...Once the transistion into the next song started Adio would begin to sing.
"Introverted, i'm a shut-in,
My reserveis, my only redeeming quality
But I am not lonely, so don't concorn yourself
My poor taste in peeping at the opposite sex
Is so much fun, i can hardly contain myself.
Incomprehensible strange abusive voices, i live to the fullest everyday!
I tire of infantilism, farewell my childhood bride
I mean, if you're real after all, what's the point?
Looking through the scope by the window
How many hours has it been?
You're everything I could ever want
But when I realized you were the one, it was to late
Why?
I dont even know you, but it hurts me so
I don't understand, but I love you
It hurts, the brain, i look at you with
I don't even know your name, my girl through the lens
You don't hear me, and i'll never touch you
Because if you look this way, i'll take cover
It's such a pity, you're right there
If one day, you notice me
I'm sure you'll get scared
And probably, run away
And go mad worrying
Why?
I don't even know you, but it hurts me so.
I don't understand but i love you,
It hurts the brain, i look at you with
My unknown feelings, are getting out of the hand
I understand, but i can't stop this love.
The day you notice me, will never come
Will anyone ever love me once
That clear early morning, as always looking at you, through my lens
I can't speak, to you my love,
And i can't touch you, isn't it right?
It's all in my mind
"
He hoped nothing would go wrong while they were stalling,no smart remarks even within the stupor the violin produced..[/align]
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Ether kept her head bowed as she drummed. She seemed lost in her own world. Her eyes closed halfway and her lips were pursed together. She swayed to the music as well, seeming to be totally into the melody.
The King sat with his hands resting on his lap. The generals seemed lost, babbling about stuff occasionally. The King was silent and staring straight in front of him. He seemed to be staring past Ether and Adio, to the door way. Ether didn't stop playing to look behind her.
Meanwhile, Calder was struggling, having no clue where Reita was and the only thing he had to rely on was a faulty disguise and many quick deaths. Once he finally convinced one to lead him to Reita, it was Reita who greeted him in the hallway. He stood with his arms folded across his chest.
"My knight in shining armor." He greeted Calder coldly.
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[align=center]Concherto02: Folie
(Causes the opponent to become consumed in hallucinations that can inflict damage physically depending on the mentality of the opponent)
Adio started playing the last one,hoping Calder would hurry up and give them some sort of sign,they had quite a while with such distinctive disguises but the fact the king kept looking at the door made Adio uneasy to some extent but he'd continue playing.
You are the broken insect that is casting off it's skin
Because your head is broken you are drowning
From the bottom of your tied heart
You keep your pet till it dies
"This sensation is like a floating dream"
It is more than just imagined pain
The solitude of reality is unbearable
"Will I end up as ash then?"
These sad words were spilled from your mouth
Covered you completely
''What intention do the pictures that were seen by you in your last moment want to show?
"The image of a falling butterfly without wings"
The shadow of the depressing silence is not touched
I don't understand why the reason of this grief falls into oblivion
You, who's stuck to this shaking body, you are the wind of the day on which I was born
"At least" I can remember your warmth
But the things I was burdened with aren't vanishing
Again I can laugh at this "someday"
I'm searching for it somewhere
So long me...
No matter how long I am killing me with this torture
No matter how long I hate these things I am burdened with
I will not even hold one in my hands
You don't stop holding me in your last moment
The feet that are paralised on the bottom of loneliness
"An image that doesn't stop rotting"
The depressing inverted shadow never vanishes again
You turn to dust and therefore my pain does not rot
Loved are the places that do not lie in the sun
The ants that are crawling on this earth gather to eat
I imitated your jealousy with envy
The pity blurs your shadow''
Once the music he'd look up at the king and the others..had it worked?[/align]
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Ether swayed slowly, back and forth. She had fought Adio's song, but she herself could feel herself beginning to slip. She was still drumming. The generals of the King's armies were fighting amongst each other, and occassionally, one would hit the motionless King. The King would just grab one of the generals, one of the goblins and squeeze. His grip was like a vice on the general's head, squeezing it until he heard and felt the crack of the goblin's skull. The other generals backed away, squabbling amongst each other, but fearfully.
This was all fine and dandy until it became known that the Sword had awakened. The Inquisitor was dead. So were the other Practicals that were with him.
The sound of Calder's body crashing through a locked door was the signal that they needed. Calder could do nothing but groan and attempt to stand up. In walked Reita, who appeared rather angered. In his hands was a scimitar. The blade was ornated, covered with symbols. Reita's normally hazel eyes were black. His hair was blue in color. Reita's skin gleamed, as it was now a silvery color.
"The Sword!" One of the generals cried before Reita approached.
He stood still, like he was awaiting an order.
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[align=center]Adio turned as the music came to an end his eyes widening the bow dropping from his fingers as he looked at Reita.
"..n..no..r..reita..''
He had failed Reita,Adio's face was blank and stricken with Fear the hand which had once held the bow was frozen in place trembling his fingers twitching he couldnt hold his form anymore,a loud crack was heard and Adio would be standing their in his real form staring at Reita stricken still it seemed..
"Reita...!"
He screamed desperately.[/align]
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Reita shook his head. His skin turned back to his normal color. His hand pressed against his forehead and the King soon came to. Calder wasn't moving, but the pouch was still on him. Ether shook her head as well and stood. She moved over to Calder and took out several of the vials.
"Adio, Reita, Calder, do you know what we do now?"
Reita glared at the King with a look of pure hatred and a slightly puzzled look. He knew that he had to destroy the King but he didn't know how. And Reita would stare at Adio. Adio was holding an instrument.
"Play.." He uttered. "Adio.." He dropped the scimitar.
The King took this chance to strike outwards towards Reita, who was the closest to him. Reita reached down for the scimitar, barely missing the King's attack. The King attacked again.
Ether threw one of her drumsticks at the King. "We run like hell now!"
Reita stood up, to be grabbed by his arm.
"Fleshy creatures!" The King hissed. "Sword!"
Ether glanced at Calder. Calder was just now getting to his feet. It was a struggle for him.
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[align=center]Everything had slowed down,as if time was slowing to a crawl as Adio heard Reita tell him to play again as the king prepared to strike the second time Adio's eyes blackened the base of his eyes gold again..
He wouldn't let these people hurt Reita any longer..
Adio's figure appeared in front of the king,the bow had turned back into the large massive sword Calder and Ether had seen when Adio was in his third form..Adio grunted glaring the king down his clawed hands gritting against the metal of the massive dual ended blade.
[glow=red:dce6600b1d]I'll kill you..I'll kill you!?[/glow:dce6600b1d]
He roared,he hated all of this that had happened how the host beast that had first attacked treated Adio as if he was so useless,so pointless..He hated people hurting Reita..He wanted Reita happy and safe,he'd do anything to keep it that way.He'd do anything for Reita..
The sound of the bone mask forming over Adio's face could be heard like the skittering of large insects in the air the material floated down to cover and harden over his face and over his body where they had before..His wings had the steely look to them once again.
(http://fc01.deviantart.com/fs18/f/2007/149/f/a/Hollow_Ichigo_by_ejslayer.jpg)
Adio hadn't expected this,he hadn't even felt himself change form it was usually rather painful to some point..He'd force the king back and swing the massive blade at him..What drove him right now was Reita he had to do this for Reita..He didn't know if he could kill the king but if he could maybe it would make one more thing better in the world,All he could do is try.[/align]
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Reita's face held no expression as Adio changed forms, or when The King reached out towards him. Reita chuckled. He pointed to the King, and to Ether and Calder.
"Abominations." His voice sounded distant and disjointed.
"We're helping you!" Ether shrieked.
"Play me a tune, girl." Reita demanded. The generals were gathering, now ready for action. Swords were being drawn.
Ether glanced at Calder, then back towards her drum. She realized quickly that Adio had changed again. Now, Adio had his sword drawn and he had successfully slashed at the King, cutting into the scale armor that covered his body. Ether bowed her head. They were all in danger. The generals ran to attack Reita and Adio.
Ether began to play, not knowing what would happen, but that Reita told her to. It seemed like a wild dance. Reita's body spinning and his scimitar slashing down goblins, ogres and trolls. Blood stained the walls. The King was the last man standing.
Calder rose to his feet slowly. His hand was on the hilt of his sword. The King was now surrounded with Reita to his right, Adio in front of him and Calder behind him.
"Trapped.." Reita hissed.
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[align=center]Adio was driven by the fact he needed to protect Reita he knew Reita was strong but he still was willing to protect him as he would for his Lover.
The bone teeth of the mask gnashed as Adio lowered his blade holding it with his left,he'd raise his right arm his palm facing the king as a large energy blast CERO had begun to form..Adio's gold eyes seemed to swirl with the blood within his body that had long ago awakened to scare him of who he really was.
Had he embraced it..to protect Reita?..Had he excepted his true bloodline?
Adio's head canted to the side his voice deep yet hauntingly smooth as it always seemed to be,even in cases of high emotion and tension as this was.
"Tick,tock,tick,tock...When does the king's head rock?''
He'd fire the Cero straight at the king,if it didn't take him out in the first hit,it would surly take out whatever and whoever was behind him.[/align]
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Reita was breathing heavily. His eyes narrowed. Reita's grip held fast around the sword. Calder, feeling a bit uneasy, started to move from behind the King, moving to his left. Reita's scimitar moved again, this time cutting into the King's body. The King howled in his empty, blood-filled throne room. Calder rose his sword, stabbing the King throught the weak side of his scale armor. Reita stopped slashing and jammed the sword into the King's body.
The King was practically dead by the time that he was hit with the Cero blast. The entire room behind him was destroyed. The King's body was practically vaporized. Calder groaned, then fell to his side. Reita glanced down where the King was standing.
"Bahakali has stirred in her sleep." He said calmly.
He glanced at Adio and mouthed Adio's name. Reita fell to his knees and old wounds began to appear. Wounds from the hours before Adio had come. His face was bloodied and his wrists were cut. His nose was bleeding profusely. Reita glanced at Adio with wide, disbelieving eyes. "Adio.." He muttered. "Adio..what's happened? What's happening?"
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[align=center]Adio's arm dropped as he heard Reita crumble to the floor behind him he'd drop the sword as it turned back into the bow of his violin..
Bahakali did this then.....?
Fingers tremble seeing wounds opening up on Reita nearly all over,they beat him to make that thing take over? Adio wanted to run again,seeing that look in Reita's eyes.
"The king is dead,their all ....dead.''
His deep voice rumbled against his lips as he knelt down running a hand through Reita's hair he'd then kneel back looking at Calder and Ether before he'd return his attention fully to Reita,Adio had jumped forms after shape shifting and doing all of this and his blood had shown it's true nature all over again...
What he had done scared him...Embracing his pure blood...the energy rushing through his tired out body,was nearly unbelievable..
Adio lifted his hand running the side of his hand over the blood under his nose,he felt terrible this form was life-sapping..He set his hand then over Reita's chest as his hand started to glow black as he tryed to heal Reita..
"...Ill try to fix you up.''
He said his features deafly still he'd try and help Calder and Ether then after Reita..Adio could hear his own heartbeat in his ears,he'd have to get out of this form after helping Reita and the others..Quick.[/align]
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"D-Don't worry about healing me." Reita said quickly. "I'll be fine enough to get back to wherever."
Ether turned to face Adio and Reita. "The calvary's going to come. We should leave quickly." She said. Her expression was solemn. She stood up, approaching Reita and Adio cautiously. She looked down towards the both of them. "Adio, save your energy. There are host everywhere here. We need to get home first."
She knelt down, examining Reita's wounds. She made a face about his nose. "I think he'll be fine if we leave quickly. I'm not too keen about farting out more dust, but if it has to happen, it's going to happen."
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[align=center]Adio looked up at Ether and nodded slowly,his features worn he kept feeling a tugging sensation in his chest but wasn't sure of what it was..He looked down at Reita frowning softly.
"I can take Reita,youll have to help calder with flying again unless you can carry him which..er would be honestly very awkward but,its up to you two.''
His voice rumbling from behind the mask as the bone jaw moved with his words...He leaned down picking up Reita Carefully he'd wince with a grunt as his arms strained lightly.
"...Just lead the way out of here..I want to get outa this hell.''[/align]
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Reita didn't move as Adio picked him up. Ether concentrated and made the same face as before. A cloud of purple dust surrounded her body and she slapped Calder's forehead twice. He was now surrounded with the dust. Calder's seemingly lifeless body lifted from the ground. Ether frowned. She grabbed Calder's belt and pulled him close to her.
She led the way, flying as quickly as she could towards the castle.
Reita's head bowed and his eyes were closed. "Thank you." He murmured. "Adio, you're the best thing that could happen to me."
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[align=center]Adio lifted up as he followed after Ether toward the castle,he heard Reita talk as he looked down at him a small smile on his tired face.
"Anything for Reita,your the best thing that ever happened to me too,I told you your my reason,that'll never change.''
He laughed gently as he looked back up toward Ether as she lead them back up toward the castle..
"We'll be outa here soon Reita-kun,just hold on alright..''
Adio's other hand had been resting on Reita's side as he carried him as he flew...
Healing him..
He wouldnt let Reita be in pain like this,even if it did drag alot of his energy out he knew he'd be able to rely on his wings to keep strong..Adio remained calm keeping his hand still as he followed Ether so neither she or Reita would notice for the while Adio was healing Reita.[/align]
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Reita nodded. "Soon enough.." He muttered. He didn't even notice that he was being healed. He didn't even notice that he was flying. His wings remained tightly folded agianst his back. As his body began to gain energy and the wounds began to heal, his wings relaxed from their position against his back.
Ether turned around. She was still dragging Calder by his belt. "Be on the lookout when we get back to the castle."
Reita glanced at Ether, then smiled slightly. "Can you give him energy or something?"
Ether blinked. "I'm not the Energizer Bunny. I'm the Ether Bunny." She said quickly, but she was grinning. She continued to fly quickly to the castle.
"Adio, you don't have to carry me. I can use my wings. Uh, I've never used them before." Reita stammered.
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[align=right:942c2da839]Adio took a moment to respond,lowering his hand some.
"Huh..Oh.''
Wait,wings?
"Wings?...I've never seen those before.''
He seem slightly surprised..
"Are you sure you can use your wings alright?''
He asked not wanting Reita to dive bomb down into the forest because his wings decided not to work or something and get hurt more then he had been.
"Ether,are we close..''
He asked.
[Getting really tired.]
He thought afterward his eyes slightly drooping his arms straining more it seemed.[/align:942c2da839]
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Reita blinked, then looked down. "I, uh..kept them hidden. For a while. Cybil did some magic to make them only appear when I need them. So, now that the magic is gone.."
He grunted. "Let me go, so that I can try to fly." He whispered. "You're getting tired."
"Not much further. You boys are going to fly even if I have to fart more purple dust for you guys." Ether seemed to be displeased.
With Calder going in and out of consciousness, she had to take charge now. Calder muttered something about The King on and off again.
"I'm going to have to find out what the deal is with Calder." Ether said, probably talking with herself. "Calder's going to be the one taking you back to your crib."
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[align=center]Adio blinked biting his lip not noticing that it was so apparent he was tired..He stopped his wings seemingly motionless as he let Reita go,getting ready to catch him if he did start to fall...
"I didn't think it was so obvious..''
He said softly to Reita looking at Ether who seemed to be rather displeased.
"Something bothering you Ether?''
Trying to pull off that he was alright,he hated the damn bone mask it felt uncomfortable to some extent..Floating in mid air his large black wings would move again hoping Reita would be able to keep up,knowing however he could..His throat felt dry all his muscles sore..He stretched his arms briefly trying to get more of a circulation to them as he flew along wings thudding against the air currents.[/align]
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At first, Reita could feel himself falling. Soon, he recovered. Learning how to fly was like learning how to ride a bike. Once you knew how to do it, it was a refresher that was needed in order to do it again. Reita started to fly once again, remembering how much he both hated and loved the feeling at the same time. He hated the feeling that he had no control, but he loved the feeling of the air against his skin.
Ether glanced back at Adio as she began to descend with Calder in hand.
"Yes, there is. We'll talk about it at the castle. I'm worried about My King, as well." She frowned. "I'm sorry if I seem so down right now. I've got a lot on my mind. We're here."
She gestured down below them with her head. Sure enough in between the trees, the castle stood, same as it was when they left.
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[align=center]Adio nodded sighing in relief as he saw Reita catch up safely he looked at Reita's wings with a slight smile,the mask making it look pretty akward.
"Love your wings Reita-kun very cute.''
He'd laugh softly before looking toward the castle.
[good..I can take a nap...so damn tired..]
He thought,he had to get out of this form and maybe taking a nap would let his body readjust itself back to his normal form he'd hope so at least he didn't like to be so tall,more then he was at least..He knew Ether was either mad at him or something he did..He sighed brushing his bangs from his eyes.[/align]
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Reita descended, perhaps quicker than he wanted to. Nonetheless, he descended safely towards the castle. Ether had already descended and two of the King's guards had moved to carry him. They glanced at Ether, wondering what had happened, but she remained silent.
Andy moved towards Ether and bowed. She escorted the group back to Ether's quarters.
Reita was confused by all of this. Apparently, in two hours he had missed a lot. Reita was in need of new clothing. He hated the old bloodstained clothing he was wearing. Not to mention that Reita's body was coated in dried or drying blood. He just felt disgusting.
"I can't wait for a bath or a shower." He sighed. "I just want to get this blood off of me."
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[align=center]Adio landed after Reita folding his wings to his back he followed after Ether.
"What did you need to talk about?''
He asked keeping his head notably low,a way of showing he thought he knew what was coming..He cracked his back lightly yawning he hoisted his coffin shaped violin case off his back setting it on the floor with a thud.
"Oh thats a weight load off.''
He usualy had no problem with the weight of the case but like known he was very tired and sore right now,not having been someone that always slept even though to some point purebloods didn't need to he still pushed himself to far in this form..He felt it not considering the tired and sore feeling he felt distant almost empty inside like everyone was ignoring him,even though he knew that wasn't true.[/align]
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[align=center](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e153/etherbunny/Ruki-1.jpg)[/align]
Andy only limped slightly as she bowed. "I'll escort Reita to a bath house." She said softly. He reeked of the Host.
Calder was also covered in blood. He groaned, then opened his eyes. Ether glanced down at Calder. "It will be fine." She said to him softly. "You're home now."
"Home.." Calder repeated, then nodded.
Reita and Andy left in silence.
Ether turned towards Adio. "You have your hands full." She said bluntly. Calder was taken to the infirmary, while Ether and Adio were left alone.
Ether's disguise slowly faded and her rabbit ears poked up from her head. She still held some of the other features of her disguise. "Come on, I'll take you to the library, then your chamber."
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[align=center]Adio blinked lightly looking up holding his head when he did getting light-headed..He'd nod to her slowly as she told him she'd take him to the library and then a place for him to rest.
"Alright..go on.''
He said,follow her out keeping his hand against the wall trailing his hand against the material as he followed her the whole place feeling like a fun-house..He'd guess she hadnt caught him healing Reita after all[/align]
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Ether gently reached out and took his hand. She tilted her head, wondering if Adio would accept some of her energy.
"Would you accept some energy if I sent it to you?" She asked, then escorted him into the library. The library was huge, filled with books on magic, warfare, dieties, and history.
"Calder loves to read. I've taken to it as well." Ether said slowly. "I'm sorry. If I seem down completely, it's because I'm sober." She said bluntly.
"A lot of times, things don't go well for me when I'm sober. But anyway. You have to be aware of Reita. The..whatever that is inside of him has awakened and that means that there is a chance that he could be taken from you. Unfortunately, you have no choice in the matter once that takes place. Also, if he does happen to wander away due to Bahakali, promise that you'll be right there with him. Surprisingly, you are the only one that can probably awaken him from his state."
Ether glanced around. It was quiet in this room.
"We thank you, though, here in Nahimana. You have managed to kill off the King of the Host. Well, it could have been you, Reita, or Calder. With The Host sent scrambling for a new leader, it's going to be easier for us to live peacefully. I'm sure that the King would have words for you, but currently, I think he's completely tapped. We'd be honored if you stay for another day. I promise, it won't be crazy like before."
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[align=center]Adio shook his head holding his hand up.
"Ill be fine.''
He said softly his eyes low,drooped like anyone who was tired would have..He followed her into the vast library where she told him about Reita being taken away,when she mentioned this everything was shut out from him..He'd blink noticing he was reading her lips now he shook his head before everything came back noise flooding his ears.
He closed his eyes for a moment his fingers curling into a loose fist before he'd look down,his hand relaxing.
"Please,..take me to my chambers if I stood here any longer I'll fall over...I need to get out of this form before..''
He'd trail off.
"I just need some sleep...please.''
He'd say softly looking back up at Ether.[/align]
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Ether frowned. She took Adio's arm and started to escort him out of the library. She led him to a chamber that he would sleep in. Reita was already there, sleeping. Ether guided Adio to his bed and laid him down next to Reita.
"What should I do to get you out of this form?" She asked, whispering so that she didn't wake Reita up.
Reita was sleeping deeply, like the dead. He didn't even seem to move when Adio was laid down next to him. Ether reached down, placing her hand against Adio's chest again.
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[align=center]Adio was guided to the chambers in which he'd sleep for the night,seeing Reita his real mouth cracked a small smile underneath the mask..
He looked up at Ether who seemed to be rather determined to get him out of the form,he spoke softly too so he wouldnt wake Reita.
"...Im using this form to much,it's starting to scare me...if what I was told was true?...things will..uh..Happen...I've got to stop taking this form but..it's the only form I can actually get my body to fight in...I didn't even shift over this time...when I saw Reita the way he was..I'll have to pull the mask off my face again...I only did it one other time..I can't do it in here,it'll wake Reita no matter what I do to muffle my voice...im sorry to be keeping you up..really I am..Is there somewhere I can go though...just so I can get the mask off?...I can get back here you wont have to trouble yourself.''
Already as tired as he was,he had began to ramble slightly his sentences never-ending almost making sure he wouldn't say the wrong thing..As she placed her hand on his chest he'd twitch the feeling sent all over his body like little impulses or spasms,it almost felt pretty nice but it still unsettled him.[/align]
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Ether nodded. "We can go to the training room. It's sound proof in there." She whispered. She removed her hand from his chest and held out her hand to help Adio out of bed. "It's just down the hall."
She tilted her head curiously. "If you don't mind me asking, what sort of creature is this form supposed to be?"
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[align=center]Adio grabbed Ether's hand as she helped him out of the bed he still careful not to wake Reita.
"...Alright thank you.''
At her question he'd gesture for them to go outside the room into the hall,he'd close the door behind them as he looked down at her,being this tall was so awkward sometimes.
"A hollow has no 'real' form..it's mask,like mine holds the person's real features behind it until it's killed itself..The body of the hollow when it's fully produced can't be seen by normal people that are about on a day to day basis but the 'beast' can interact with still living people on it's own accord and even kill them if they deam it for a good reason,or some of them dont have reasons...''
He looked off to the side.
"A hollow beast came to me one night,it was a few days after I thought I had killed the first person I had ever loved in my eternity..Her name was Amina Jayde..One night while I was playing my violin in my parent's room for their anniversary..My father's spirit showed itself to me but for some reason..he'd become malevolant over the years of his death..he'd never been a bad person always caring and compasionate thats why I saught him as more of a motherly figure then the woman who gave birth to me who was more into working,being out in the world then some wives who mearly stuck to housework,it's something common back then for woman to be like that..but she chose differently so my father took up where she left off even though he still did what any male would do..But that night he played on my emotions telling me if I did everything I was supposed to,he'd bring mother back and he'd tell me how to resurrect them..inking Id have the two most wonderful people back in my life ..I was so naive to what he had me doing,he told me to put on his old ring,the bigger wider kinds some males wore for a sort of decoration,we wern't a poor family so when we could we'd go to outings,mother and father always dressing lavishly for the theater and such..The ring had been given to him by a composer friend of his after my father helped him restore the outdoor theater,not the movie kinds humans have now but it was for literally performing on,the stage is still there...but when I put it on,his spirit merged with the ring,and with his spirit being in such a close connection with my body he took it over time and time again..never interfering with my own personality but using the actions to do such bad things...He made me lure all the adults out of the village..it was a special ability my parent's and me had with our instruments,we could enslave minds..he made me do it for a wrong cause...the adults walked out of the village leaving their kids behind...they kept walking until they died...bodies everywhere decomposing in the forest..he picked one child out of the many for me to take as my own,Adriano..who hung on my every word,the children hadnt been brainwashed...alot of them ran off after their parents...dying too but Adriano stayed with me when I asked him..he started calling me father...and after my attempted suicide even took to looking after my garden and manor until i came back..but when I did,he was gone too along with Amina..who just before my suicide I thought I killed when I was forced to attack her and her friend...when I attempted my suicide the violin's curse on my body slowly wore out over time...the stone falling off my body,and dissolving from my insides...I was back,when I didn't want to be...when the hollow beast came,I was asking for it the words out of my own mouth..."I don't want to care anymore.''...It severed my ties with the world of the living and undead by taking my own heart...devouring it..it's massive body had no real detail except for the few colored markings like something on an animal but this was ..had been human...I never saw behind it's mask like many havent..All i remember was this imense feeling of pain....like I was suffocating when I knew my heart held no beat since the day I was born....then I blacked out...I waked up two days later looking like this and I ended up having to pull my mask off...ripped half of my skin off my face,I could see my jaw and teeth moving with my screams..where my healing abilities would have picked up took nearly two and a half hours to heal...when I got the mask off..this form went away I heard laughing but it was my own,and I knew I wasn't laughing but it still was there in the room...I guess,over time the hollow side of me might consume me...I dont know if the form will as well or just the demeanor but..it scares me...every time I go in this form it starts getting easier...it starts making me feel so pointless...so empty..And after all this had happened..I learned that Amina had faked her death...''
He shook his head his right hand resting against the forehead of the mask before he'd gesture for her to lead him to the training room.
"...Let's just get this over with.''[/align]
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Ether walked with him, listening attentively. She sighed softly.
"Sometimes love makes us do crazy things and heartbreak isn't much better. I'm sorry that you had to go through all of that. I remember the first time someone broke my heart. I ran away. This is how I got here." She shook her head.
She stood outside the door of the training room, listening to see if anyone was in there. The room was empty. She opened the door and the scenery of the room changed from being a forest to being a plain white room. The walls shifted and the pillars shifted back to what they once were. Plain white walls, plain white pillars on a brown floor. Various weapons lined the walls.
Ether tilted her head. "Do you want me to leave you alone?"
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"Pretty bad when the person you loved more then anything in your life,never loved you back and only stuck around because she pitied you...then fakes her death to get you to kill yourself..''
Adio entered into the room with ether watching the forest disappear into a plain white room..He blinked lightly turning to face her a moment when she asked if she should leave.
"I wont force you to go,stay if you want it's all up to you..I might need your assistance if my skin decided to part from various spots on my face again though..''
He gave a grim short laugh as he'd walk into the middle of the room sitting down.
"Don't come toward me when I start pulling it off,I don't even trust myself in that state.''
shaking hands reached up as he slid his fingers underneath the thin crease of his mask where the bone material met flesh..Hands tensed as he started to force the mask off,he gasping slightly small pops and cracks heard and some energies that had been left over could be seen like static against the mask and Adio's hands it was almost like he was a sponge himself for negative energy...Adio would slowly start forcing the mask off more,he becoming furiously dizzy a sharp pain issuing causing his hands to falter before he'd pull harder the pain becoming worse skin starting to stretch and pull dangerously from the mask litarlly being attached to parts of his facial skin..As the first bit of flesh ripped off Adio screamed his eyes tearing up his breathing becoming faster in his efforts to get the mask off his face even in such a great deal of pain..Pulling harder he felt some flesh rip off the side of his cheek by his jaw,his bone suddenly exposed to open air stung blood starting to run down his face some of it getting into his eyes he inhaling a small bit caused him to cough gasping almost to grab more air into his lungs before his breath faltered some flesh being ripped off just below his hairline..a black light seemed to issue from the mask nearly taking out any light within the room before it would fade away Adio sitting there the mask slowly disintegrating his eyes wide,face bloody the jaw bone and teeth on the right side of his face still seeable from the worst wound he had his body seemingly in a mild state of shock,only having done this one time before like he had told her..His body felt numb from the pain and even more tired as before..his body slowly seemed to loose balance from sitting up as he fell to the side,the bone material shattering on contact with the floor,his real clothing and regular body underneath it....Even with him having fallen over it seemed he still had a small bit of consciousness left,his eyes moving trying to take in where he was again almost pleading in pain,the blood running into them from his wounds staining his skin,burning his eyes..[/align]
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Ether watched the whole process with no expression on her face. It wasn't until the mask was off his face when Ether finally reacted. She waited until he fell to the floor. Ether knelt down next to him and ran a hand through his hair. She wiggled her fingers in front of his eyes. This was probably more annoying than painful. In between her fingers, a small vial of what appeared to be blood appeared in her fingers.
"Open." She gently moved her hand towards Adio's mouth.
"This is a potion that will help with the pain and the healing. It won't heal you completely, but it will help you heal." She rose an eyebrow. "It's Blood from a Vivamancer. Like Crae. She's one of those."
Ether ran a hand along one of her ears. "Open up." She said again.
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[align=center]It was like someone turning on and off a light,things going blurry,refocusing and for short moments entirely black..
"This is a potion that will help with the pain and the healing. It won't heal you completely, but it will help you heal." She rose an eyebrow. "It's Blood from a Vivamancer. Like Crae. She's one of those."
Eyes focused again like the lenses of a camera he couldn't move his arms he felt weighted down,his body having already started going back to normal,skin tingled at Ether's touch as she ran her fingers near his ear..Adio's body relaxed slightly.
"Open up."
Adio could feel the air stinging against the exposed bone of his jaw as he opened his mouth the best he could..Everything looked weird in this state of being for Adio,some things in focus,the others blurred out the sounds crisp yet muffled..Small pops and cracks could be heard as bones readjusted to their normal spots his clothing fitting better now as his skeletal structure was brought back to it's normal state..[/align]
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Ether smiled. "One more satsified customer." She said as she poured the blood down his throat. Ether dumped the whole bottle into his mouth, as he swallowed. Once he stopped swallowing the liquid, she stood up and capped the bottle.
Ether took two steps back and bowed her head.
"I hope you get better. I think Reita needs you now." She said softly with a smile. "He really loves you, and I know that you really love him. I can see it. Like when Vaile says that he loves me. He really does love me. And I love him."
Ether was swaying back and forth.
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[align=center]Adio felt the liquid run down his throat as he swallowed coughing lightly it was like someone through a heating blanket on him then flashed him in the face with a camera bulb,pretty awkward to say the least but well,best way to explain it..As she stepped away speaking of his love and her own he sat up slowly,everything coming into clearer perception,his voice alittle ruff.
"He's everything to me,he's the only way to really understand happiness...without him id be a empty shell...''
He said softly his eyes staring at the floor looking at all the blood that had come from him on the floor.
"...I don't remember you mentioning Crae...you know her?''
Crae had been the first real friend Adio had ever had,so he cared for her immensely on such a level..He set his hand on the floor some of his jaw still exposed
"I hope you get better. I think Reita needs you now."
"Hmn..it's something I did to myself...I can't ask for much when I wished it on myself long ago...I tied up the loose ends with Amina,she's got a new life..heh.''
He looked down a slightly akward smile on his face.
"Doesnt remember anything about me,or anything that happened between us..she thinks she's an entirly diffrent person..''
The smile turned back into the calm understanding look he seemed to always have..he walked to Ether his steps slow,not wanting to exert his body so quickly..He lent kissing her on the cheek,it rather awkward feeling for him but he figured she deserved a thank you after all of this of course..
"I didn't think he'd be up yet...how long have I taken?''
He watched her sway back and forth blinking lightly.
"Um heh,could you take me back to the room..after all of this I guess I don't remember where you lead me from...typical guy right? heh.''
He giggled...The last bit of skin starting to cover up the exposed jaw bone.[/align]
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Ether pursed her lips shut for a moment before speaking. She sighed. "Yes, I know Crae. I met her when her husband came to try to enslave our people. She's such a nice person. It's too bad that her husband is not so nice." Ether shook her head slowly.
"He's probably not awake, but it is nice to have someone next to you while you sleep. Especially if you're recovering from something." Ether winked, then bowed her head. "I should leave. I need to go see my kids..and all. Make sure that everything's all right with them. Want me to escort you back to your room?"
She rose an eyebrow and waited for a response.
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[align=center]Adio nodded he was glad to some degree Reita wasnt up yet,he didn't want to really explain why he had been in the training room ripping off his mask and fucking his face up exactly..
"Yes please,I can't remember where you lead me from,sorry typical guy right?''
He smirked lightly.
"Im sorry Crae's husband did such a bad thing.''
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She laughed. "Well, it's all right. That was the only time that this world pulled together. It was to kick the outsiders off our world. And it worked! We're free and they're gone. Too bad Crae had to go. I kind of miss her. Oh well. Let's go!"
Ether led Adio out of the training room and into the hallway. "And it's not just a guy thing. It's so easy to get lost in this castle. Even I get lost sometimes. Can you believe that? Calder blames it on the drugs..the mushrooms that I love so dearly. Ha! He doesn't know. He's never tried them."
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[align=center]Adio laughed gently following her from the room back to his and Reita's quarters.
"It is a very big place indeed,and mushrooms...or er..shrooms the humans call them im sure,a lot of them at some of the concerts we had...it was like everyone couldn't stop laughing..It was rather amusing watching them all act like they did.''
He said smiling halfly before they'd reach the door to Adio's room..he'd turn looking at Ether before entering.
"Thanks again..really,you've been a help to us both..I don't know how I could repay you..maybe Ill swipe some shrooms from a human at the concert next time and send them to you?''
He laughed with a wink and entered into his room closing the door quietly behind him..He sighed softly shifting his shoulders pulling off his shirt he only in his shorts now he'd climb into the bed with Reita turning he'd look at Reita watching him sleep a smile creeping along his lips before he'd close his eyes drifting asleep.[/align]
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Reita was still asleep when Adio entered the room. He woke up at some point, early the next evening. He sat up slowly, then rubbed his eyes. He had to remember where he was that moment, then once it hit him, he glanced around.
"Oh, my God. How long have we been here? Adio.." He pressed his hand against Adio's back and shook him awake.
Reita appeared panicked. He slowly forced himself to calm down. His eyes closed and he laid back down.
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[align=center]It had been a short night for Adio as he'd guess it would be..He felt Reita's hands against his back shaking him awake..His eyes opening he'd reach back grasping the wrist of one of Reita's hands.
"...Lower..''
He giggled..
"But really,dont please my back is sore.''
He turned sitting up.
"Whats wrong?''
He blinked looking at him his eyes slightly bloodshot.[/align]
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He stared up at Adio. "I'm sorry. I didn't realize that we were here. In..umm..this place." It seemed that Reita had no memory of what had happened after he changed forms. Reita turned to his side to face Adio. He laughed.
"Do you want a backrub?" He rose an eyebrow, then grinned. "I'll give you one. Do you want the happy ending, too?" He laughed, then motioned for Adio lie down and turn over so that he was on his stomach. Meanwhile, Reita began to crack his knuckles. He also searched for oil, which didn't exist in this space.
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"Both sound yummy.''
Adio grinned and turned around he still shirtless as he'd lay down on his stomach his arms folded under his head which was turned so he could watch Reita who seemed to have no recollection of what had happened.
"They don't have Oil here awkwardly enough.''
He'd giggle lightly hoping none of his scars from last night were visible he'd smile,the smile he only had when Reita was around.
"We can go home later today or tomorrow if you want?''
He'd ask.[/align]
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He frowned. "Well, that's too bad." He moved his hands across Adio's wings. Reita's own wings were folded tightly against his back. His eyes closed halfway and he started to rub Adio's lower back. "Well, obviously, you came and saved me. Otherwise, I'd be getting a tentacle to the face right about now. I know that they wouldn't be so gracious as to allow me to be in the same cell as you unless they were killing you. What happened last night?"
Reita's hands moved almost like he was a professional. He kneaded away the tension that he could feel in Adio's back. Occasionally, he'd pause and blush. Reita's eyes opened suddenly and he looked around, stopping the massage. "There's...magic here." He then went back to rubbing Adio's back. "What time did you get to bed?"
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[align=center]Adio closed his eyes still smiling a blush crossing his cheeks as he sighed in content,the massage wonderful.
What happened last night?
"We got you back from the host safe and sound after I killed him...And mentally messed up everyone in the building.''
It had been unsettling for Adio to have encountered the goddess taking over Reita but,she didn't hurt him,that came to Adio's recognition now.
[She,if it was her didn't hurt me..when she took Reita over..]
He thought as Reita asked the next Question.
"What time did you get to bed?"
"About...two or three hours ago.''
Saying it rather casually as an almost purring sound came from his lips.
"You've got magic hands Reita-kun...my that feels so good...''
A light curl of his lips,almost teasing Reita with his words.[/align]
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He leaned down and pressed his lips to the back of Adio's neck. "Really, only two or three hours?" He whispered, then started to massage once more. He sighed softly, tiling his head to the right. "I feel like I haven't seen you in forever." He whispered. "I don't know why, though. "I love you, My Knight in Shining Armor."
He leaned down and kissed along Adio's neck, down his spine. Reita smiled and laid on top of Adio, being careful of his wings. He whispered in Adio's ear.
"My hands aren't the only part of me that is magical, you know?"
He nibbled Adio's earlobe, then smirked.
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[align=center]Adio closed his eyes shivering smiling softly the only true smile he had..Another soft purr like sound rumbled from between his lips.
"I feel like I haven't seen you in forever."
"...mnh...Sorry,I had to take care of a few things before I went to bed unfortunately.''
Her breathed out softly his skin twitching at Reita's kisses as they trailed down his back.
"I love you, My Knight in Shining Armor."
"I love you too,As I always will forever more my Sweetest Reita-kun..''
He felt Reita lie down on top of him Adio let his wings move to fold tightly at either side as they vanished into a black angel wings tattoo something rather convenient..He let off a soft moan as Reita nibbeled on his ear,his whole body tingling,wanting more.
"Oh really now,DO show and tell.''
He said moving to where he was facing Reita now,Reita still on top of him,Adio having rolled over he moved his arms up lacing them around the back of Reita's neck pulling him closer to him.
He wanted Reita Badly.
He pressed his lips to Reita's closing his eyes running his tongue over Reita's,his hand trailing down Reita's back.[/align]
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He laughed lightly, then lowered his gaze. "I can show you." He said simply. His fingers moved slowly down Adio's chest, gently tracing with his fingernails light enough to cause shudders.
Reita leaned in to kiss Adio. His tongue met Adio's and his entire upper body moved against the other man's. It wasn't long before Reita, with his 'magic hands', had moved down his chest and one of his hands found its way in Adio's pants, massaging, while he kept one free. Reita's lips curved upwards into a smile as he paused to stare down into Adio's eyes.
"Magical, you agree?" He smirked.
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[align=center]Adio smiled still his back arching slightly at Reita's touch as his fingers traced down Adio's chest before their lips met tongues intertwined..Adio's hips shifted lightly as Reita's hand worked against his 'lower' extremities a moan coming from his lips his free hand which had been on Reita's back moved to squeeze Reita's backside.
"Magical, you agree?"
"..he..he..Spectacular.''
He whispered his head swimming,so many thoughts oh Happiness was utter ecstasy to Adio.[/align]
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Reita tilted his head back and closed his eyes halfway. He ran a hand along Adio's chest, while the other moved from Adio's pants. Reita's teeth caught the zipper and he tugged, using his teeth, the zipper to Adio's pants. Using his fingers and his delicate touch, he unbuttoned Adio's pants. He used his teeth again to move anything that he was wearing under his pants, and he glanced upwards towards Adio.
"You know, my hands aren't the only magical things about me." He winked.
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[align=center]Adio's breath had quickened as obvious anyone's would in such a 'situation'
Adio opened one eye looking down watching what Reita was doing his breath catching as he felt Reita's fingers dance against his skin again..Another soft moan issued from Adio's lips.
"...Wouldn't it be funny,if someone walked in on us...think they would have a good show?''
He'd giggle.
"You know, my hands aren't the only magical things about me."
He'd smirk.
"Shall we put these other magical theories to the test then hmn Reita-kun?''
giggling again.[/align]
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After a while...
Time of day didn't seem to matter. Reita was tired, but content. He curled up next to Adio with rosy red cheeks and a smile on his face. His eyes were closed halfway and blankets were strewn about. One was wrapped around his waist and there was another blanket that kind of covered Adio. Not very well, though.
He leaned up to kiss his Adio and sighed happily.
"I love you so damn much." He muttered under his breath.
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[align=center]Adio adjusted himself on the bed settling his head back onto the fluffy pillow sighing contently with a smile he'd adjust the blanket not much for wanting to really deck himself out in clothing as he always did just yet,just wanting to revel in the emotions,the feelings,the whole moment of time..It was wonderful.
"I love you so damn much."
He loved that when he heard it,that someone loved him,and that he loved them so much in return.
"I love you infinity..promise you'll never leave me..Reita-kun?''
He turned his head looking at Reita.[/align]
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Reita ran his hands through Adio's hair. He stared into Adio's eyes, then nodded.
"I promise to be with you for all of my eternity, however short or long it may be. Do you promise the same to me?" He fluttered his eyelids an a feminine action.
A catlike smile appeared to be curving his lips upwards. He rose an eyebrow.
"Will you do the same for me?"
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[align=center]Adio's smile remained a contented purr like sound rumbling from his lips at Reita's touch as his fingers moved through Adio's hair.
"Will you do the same for me?"
Glassy amber eyes opened looking at Reita.
"I'm nothing without you,you've shown me true love an I the same for you..Ill be with you till time itself stops and even more upon then...You make me happy,something I've never felt on my own..I'd die for you if It meant you could see another day..and keep that handsome smile upon those lips of yours.''
He'd giggle.[/align]
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Reita found himself grinning like an idiot. He allowed his hand to rest against Adio's chest. His eyes closed slowly and he nestled against Adio.
"I really don't want this moment to end, but I know that at some point, we're going to have to emerge from this room." Reita frowned.
He reluctantly let Adio go, then sat up. His hair was a mess. He ran both of his hands through his hair, then chuckled at himself. "Ah! I look like a monster with this." He didn't do much else to his hair. He got out of bed, then hunted for some clothing. All that he found was a simple silky robe and some undergarments along with a note in one of the pockets.
"Ohh.." He said after reading it. "They're being nice and providing their own clothing."
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Adio grinned lightly,Reita's smile cute in the boyish sort of manner..
As Reita cuddeled Against him Adio would wrap his arms around Reita before Reita got up,Adio letting his hands drape back to his sides as he watched Reita for a moment.
"Eheh,I don't remember those being there last night.''
He'd giggle for a moment wondering when they had been put there..He reached out running his hand acrossed the robe.
"oooh,silky.''
Another boyish giggle from him as he himself got up putting his clothing back on brushing and smoothing it out.
"We should go shopping again when we get home,what do you think.''
he asked before snapping his fingers.
"Ether told me she's fond of those mushrooms that make her high,I don't see how they taste any good really..I told her since I know now,Ill nab some off a human if we have a concert and send them to her.''
He'd laugh.
"She helped out a lot last night..I wouldn't of been standing here if she hadn't stuck around.''
well so much for keeping that a secret but well,Adio was like that he wasn't one to keep anything from someone he loved and respected so much..He glanced toward the note.
"Who's the love letter from?''
He teased.[/align]
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He laughed. "Retail therapy sounds like something that I need." Reita read the note out loud.
"Reita and Adio:
We wish for you to join us for a celebration taking place this evening. If you wish to go home and come back, please alert Dame Ether. She will explain everything to you.
Signed,
Calder"
Reita glanced at Adio. "Are you up for it, dah-lin?" He said with a wink and a grin. "I'd like to come. I want to know more about these people. They're nice people."
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[align=center]Adio listened in as Reita read the invitation it turned out to be out loud,then asking him if he was up for it including some akward word,a cant of the head only confirmed his curiosity.
"dah-lin?''
He asked before blinking and nodding.
"Yeah sure,we both need to unwind a bit,I havent been to a party for ages it feels like,are you okay with your clothing or do you want to make a stop at the house and then come back?''
He asked arching a brow.[/align]
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"I think I'm going to need to stop at the house. I'm wearing woman's lingerie right now." He said with a laugh. "I feel so naked as if that was a problem."
Reita walked over towards Adio and rested a hand on his shoulder. "Let's go see Ether and see what she has to say. Wait..who's Ether anyway? She helped you? Well, she's good enough for me."
He kissed Adio's cheek. "Shall we?" He walked over to the door, then held it open. "After you."
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[align=center]"I think I'm going to need to stop at the house. I'm wearing woman's lingerie right now."
Adio blinked slightly with a laugh.
"I feel so naked as if that was a problem."
A blush crossed Adio's face he perking a brow.
"Never a problem with me.''
He grinned winking as Reita set his hand on his shoulder it sent shivers down his spine,his skin rather well...sensitive in a good way..
"Let's go see Ether and see what she has to say. Wait..who's Ether anyway? She helped you? Well, she's good enough for me."
He blinked,thats right Reita must have forgotten alot of what happened.
"Yeah she helped me last night with something I had to do concerning my second form,and her and Calder helped me rescue you.''
He nodded with a smile placing a kiss on Reita's forehead as he followed after Reita motioning for him to follow him down the corridor down toward the door to Ether's huge room..As they walked,Adio ahead of Reita just slightly he seemed to zone out lightly his eyes staring at the floor.
"I was so scared.''
He seemed to be thinking out loud not noticing it really,once they arrived at Ether's door Adio glanced up blinking seemingly knocking back into reality from his thoughts,he knocked on the door.
"Ether are you in?...Hello?''
He called.[/align]
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Reita sighed softly. He tilted his head upwards, then stared straight ahead. He was never in this part of the castle. His hands folded behind his back as he walked, listening to Adio.
"What were you scared of?" Reita asked. He paused as Adio knocked on the door of Ether's chamber.
A tiny voice inside of him whispered Me.. Reita seemed to not pay the voice any mind.
The door was answered by a young male bunny fae creature, appearing to look similar to Ether. He glanced at the two, then opened the door.
"y hallo thur!" He grinned. "Mom said she'd been expecting you. She's..uhh..working on some potions. Let me go get her."
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[align=center]"What were you scared of?"
Loosing you,Loosing myself.
The thought crossing his mind for a split second,Adio looked back about to answer but jumped slightly as the door was answered,he looked down at the one who answered the door blinking lightly.
"Mom said she'd been expecting you. She's..uhh..working on some potions. Let me go get her."
Adio nodded lightly.
"Alright..''
He said and motioned for Reita to follow him into the massive room.
"I was afraid that thing would take you away from me..that I would loose you..that I would be alone forever because I wasn't strong enough to save you..''
He whispered to Reita as they waited for Ether,someone moving stuff around in the back,he figured it might of been her.
"Ether how's Calder doing?''
He called out.[/align]
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Reita walked into the huge room and he seemed amazed. Also, Reita was still a little dazed. His eyes moved towards the young bunny, then his eyes moved towards Ether, who walked into the room carrying a bubbling potion.
"Have a seat!" She grinned and waved a hand towards a big fluffy couch.
The younger male bunny sat down on the floor, then levitated himself in the air. He sat about three feet above the ground. Ether sat down on a chair.
"Calder is doing fine. He should be fine for the party. You're going, correct?" Ether rose an eyebrow.
"Yes, ma'am." Reita smiled.
The male bunny giggled. "You should change out of that bathrobe. I can see your everythings."
"Beta.." Ether admonished the bunny. "This is my son, Beta. He's..a handful sometimes."
Reita was blushing now.
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[align=center]Adio smiled faintly seeing Ether as he took a seat where she had motioned to with Reita.
"Calder is doing fine. He should be fine for the party. You're going, correct?"
Adio nodded.
"Of course,we figured we'd stop at the house though to get some better clothing.''
"You should change out of that bathrobe. I can see your everythings."
Adio stifled a giggle blushing badly himself at the young bunny's comment.
"This is my son, Beta. He's..a handful sometimes."
The smile remained faint,a slight tug at dusty pale lips.
"He's a cutie for sure.''
He'd giggle slightly before blinking.
"..Oh um,er....Ether um..''
He didn't know how to put it so he'd just blurt it out in a fit of giggling.
"Can you give Reita a pair of pants or something,I don't think he'd wanna fly like that.''
He teasing Reita too on the other hand.[/align]
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"And you're not bad looking yourself!" Beta laughed.
Ether grinned. "I have just the thing for Reita." She stood up, then walked out the room.
Beta watched his mother walk out of the room, then turned to Adio and Reita. "She wants me to come with you, so that you're not late. Besides, I don't think you can just fly to your home from here. You need a..someone to take you there. This is a completely different world that you are in."
Ether walked into the room and held out a pair of simple black pants to Reita. "Magic pants." She grinned. "Beta's coming with you. He knows how to get back and forth between the worlds, so it shouldn't be an issue."
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[align=center]Adio nodded lightly to Beta before Ether came back out with the Pants repeating what the child had just said,he blinked slightly.
"Yeah,Beta just said that.''
He'd nudge Reita in amusement..once Reita got the pants/put them on he'd talk having well,visual admired the situation.
"So when should we be going then so we can get ready?''
He asked.[/align]
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Reita walked out of the room with the magic pants. He put them on, and Beta perked an ear up. He smirked as he waited to hear Reita's reaction to the magic pants. His hands rubbed together. He heard a soft muttering then an "OH MY GOD!"
Reita's eyes were wide as he stared downwards. "I was better off without these..they're like..painted on.."
Reita blushed then tugged the robe downwards. Beta grinned. "Oh, this is going to be good." He murmured.
Beta stood up slowly. Ether glanced towards Beta. "BETA!" She cried.
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[align=center]Adio blinked as he looked at the pants blushing badly himself he looked at Ether's kid.
"What the heck did you do to the pants,or what the heck do the pants do?''
He figured the whole painted on part was one half but the way the kid was acting made Adio think it was a two for the price of one gag,he glanced at Ether who seemed to be not so satisyed with her kid's joke.[/align]
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Reita blushed, then lowered the robe to cover himself as he walked out into the large room where Beta, Ether, and Adio were seated. Beta was glancing at his mother. She folded her arms across her chest. "You're grounded!" Ether yelled.
"I am so sorry, Adio." She said softly. Beta fell to the floor, landing on his butt. Beta muttered to himself as he walked away. Ether motioned for Reita to come towards her. "Well, all right. We can fix this." She muttered.
"I think my...stuff..needs some blood flow or something." Reita muttered.
Ether glanced upwards towards Reita. "Really?" She said while shaking her head.
"All right. New plan. You'll be going with Ningai and I apologize for Beta's behavior. NINGAIIII!" Ether cried.
This time a young male bunny with black fur greeted everyone with a subdued smile and nod of his head. "You got Beta'ed." He said softly.
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[align=center]Adio arched a brow at Ether's reaction.
"Please tell me you were kidding about that,because yes..I like well,attached to the body..no use for it otherwise.''
He smirking at Reita the whole time..As Ether fixed the trick pants Adio glanced at the black furred bunny who came in.
"How many do you have!"
He looked at Ether...Reproducing like bunnies..god what a cliche.[/align]
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Ether snickered. "Just three. My brothers and sisters have enough kids on their own. Beta, Ningai, and Kioko. Kioko is the baby. Beta is the middle child and Ningai is the eldest. Ningai..has an interest in samurai. I'd like for him to go somewhere to get training because there is nothing like that here." Ether sighed.
Ningai glanced towards Adio and Reita. Reita smiled slightly. Ether turned her gaze towards Reita. She began to fix his pants by grabbing his waist. The pants seemed to peel from his skin and Reita appeared to be much more comfortable.
Ningai glanced at Adio, then tilted his head.
"I have over thirty cousins. And even more grand cousins. We can start reproducing at a young age." Ningai explained.
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[align=center]"Just three. My brothers and sisters have enough kids on their own. Beta, Ningai, and Kioko. Kioko is the baby. Beta is the middle child and Ningai is the eldest. Ningai..has an interest in samurai. I'd like for him to go somewhere to get training because there is nothing like that here."
"I wish I knew where there was something like that So I could help but nothing comes to mind exactly.''
He said watching her peel the pants off like a huge full body sticker,Adio couldnt help but giggle.
"Feel better Reita-kun?''
"I have over thirty cousins. And even more grand cousins. We can start reproducing at a young age."
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Cliche..Cliche..Cliche,Dont do it Adio..Dont..[/s:05ced6ac62]
"..."
[s:05ced6ac62]Good Adio.[/s:05ced6ac62]
"...wow.''
[s:05ced6ac62]Good enough..[/s:05ced6ac62]
Adio blinked slightly arching a brow trying not to state the obvious cliche known to alot of humans back in Reita and Adio's realm..He giggling slightly looking at Ether.
"Does your hubby engage in your shrooms with you?''
He asked his giggling stopping as he asked the question...[s:05ced6ac62]God he knew that would be a weird night.[/s:05ced6ac62]
"Forget I asked that...Um..when do we leave,I cant remember that whole..curfew thing..''[/align]